Sacramento Country Day gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They blew past the Whittell Warriors 54-22. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cavaliers as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
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Sacramento Country Day's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ekram Thiarra, who went 5 for 10 on his way to 13 points. What's more, Thiarra also racked up two steals, the most he's had since back in November of 2023. Justin Lawson was another key player, going 5 for 10 on his way to 11 points.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Rocky Laremore, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds. Laremore has been hot, having posted eight or more boards the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Lezama-Demazo, who posted seven points in addition to six boards and four steals.
Sacramento Country Day wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 71-50 win against Pine Hills Adventist on the 3rd. As for Whittell, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 50-47 victory against Lund on the 5th.
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