Basketball Recap: Pinecrest Academy Cadence Extends Winning Streak to Three

You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Pinecrest Academy Cadence on Friday. They strolled past the Cristo Rey St. Viator Royals with points to spare, taking the game 28-14. The victory was nothing new for the Cougars as they're now sitting on three straight.

Pinecrest Academy Cadence's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chaniah Smith, who posted three points along with seven steals and five boards. Those seven steals gave Smith a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sierra Larson, who put up three points in addition to 11 rebounds and three steals.

Pinecrest Academy Cadence smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 17 offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.

Pinecrest Academy Cadence's record now sits at 6-12. As for Cristo Rey St. Viator, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the defeat, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pinecrest Academy Cadence will challenge American Heritage Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cristo Rey St. Viator, they will take on Moapa Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.