Verrado lost against Buckeye back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Verrado Vipers took a blow against the Buckeye Hawks, falling 62-20. While losing is never fun, the Vipers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 224th, while the Hawks are ranked 106th).
Buckeye's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tia Chapman led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and 11 boards. Chapman is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kiria Avila Escarcega, who posted 12 points and five steals.
Verrado's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Buckeye, they pushed their record up to 12-9 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Youngker the next time they take the court. Buckeye will head out to face Youngker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Verrado will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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