The Carson Colts will challenge the Verdugo Hills Dons at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
On Friday, Carson didn't have quite enough to beat Gardena and fell 30-28. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Colts have suffered against the Panthers since December 8, 2023.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Isra Neal, who posted seven points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was S'Aniyah Alexander, who scored a point and 12 boards.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Verdugo Hills over Chavez in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Dons blew the Eagles out of the water with a 70-16 final score. The Dons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 25 points or more this season.
Carson better keep an eye on Amiyya Castanos. She was instrumental in Verdugo Hills' win, shooting 59% from the field en route to 27 points and three steals. Castanos is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Aurora Mares was another key player, putting up four points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals.
Verdugo Hills smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive games.
Verdugo Hills is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 17-11 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.6 points over those games. As for Carson, their loss dropped their record down to 17-10.
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