The Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Sequoia Pathway Academy, posting a 39-6 win at home. That looming 39-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Santa Cruz Valley yet this season.
Jianna Lopez was a one-man wrecking crew for Santa Cruz Valley as she dropped a double-double on 24 points and 14 rebounds. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Lopez has scored at least a third of Santa Cruz Valley's points. Another player making a difference was Layna Ethington, who scored a point along with six rebounds and six steals.
Santa Cruz Valley's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13. As for Sequoia Pathway Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.
Santa Cruz Valley will be playing at home against Chandler Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Santa Cruz Valley focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 14 on Thursday. As for Sequoia Pathway Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Horizon Honors at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Horizon Honors has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
