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Scripps Ranch won the last time they faced La Jolla, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Scripps Ranch Falcons strolled past the La Jolla Vikings with points to spare, taking the game 58-40. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Falcons.
Scripps Ranch's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Clare Valentine led the charge by dropping a double-double on 24 points and 16 rebounds. Valentine has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ree Ree Davis, who went 8 for 18 en route to 19 points plus six rebounds and five steals.
Scripps Ranch smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
La Jolla lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Soila Chadwick, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 17 rebounds. Reagan Bennett was another key player, earning 14 points along with six rebounds.
Scripps Ranch's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for La Jolla, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scripps Ranch will face off against Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Scripps Ranch has won four straight at home dating back to last season, while Lincoln won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for La Jolla, they will challenge Calexico at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. La Jolla is facing Calexico at the right time seeing as Calexico is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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