Glendale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a hard 59-45 fall against the Sierra Linda Bulldogs. The Cardinals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 56-51.
Victor Rodriguez and Anthony Duran certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Rodriguez went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points and six steals, while Duran posted nine points along with eight assists and six boards. That's the most points Rodriguez has posted since back in January of 2024. Simon Sinohui was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to nine rebounds and three steals.
Cardinals
| 02/04/25 vs Sierra Linda | 45-59 |
| 01/31/25 @ La Joya Community | 37-70 |
| 01/27/25 @ Washington | 40-64 |
| 01/23/25 vs Copper Canyon | 45-47 |
| 01/21/25 vs Independence | 37-49 |
Even though they lost, Glendale smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Sierra Linda found their leader in freshman Elie Iranzi, who had 19 points. Another player making a difference was Johnell Wright, who scored ten points.
Glendale's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Sierra Linda, their victory ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-14.
Glendale wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 63-61 loss against Agua Fria on the 6th. As for Sierra Linda, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 85-55 defeat against Westview on the 6th.
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