The Gregori Jaguars will square off against the Downey Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Gregori is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Atwater on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Gregori took a blow against Atwater, falling 68-34. The Jaguars haven't had much luck with the Falcons recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Meanwhile, Downey was fully in charge two weeks ago, breezing past Central Valley 53-19. That looming 53-19 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Knights yet this season.
Downey's win came from a few key players Gregori will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Joslyn Sheppard, who posted 15 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Sheppard is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Alexis Monroy, who posted 15 points.
Downey now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Gregori, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
Gregori came up short against Downey when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 50-41. Can Gregori avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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