Sierra Linda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 78-35 loss at the hands of the La Joya Community Fighting Lobos. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 326th, while the Fighting Lobos are ranked 134th).
Sierra Linda's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Johnell Wright, who posted ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Miranda, who scored seven points.
La Joya Community's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Donald Sannoh, who went 8 of 10 en route to 18 points along with six boards and four steals. Sannoh is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last five games he's played. Jaseer Willis was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds.
Sierra Linda's defeat dropped their record down to 3-17. As for La Joya Community, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season.
Looking ahead, Sierra Linda will face off against Independence at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for La Joya Community, they will square off against Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Washington knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six games -- so hopefully La Joya Community likes a good challenge.
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