Laguna Creek easily dispatched Cosumnes Oaks last Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Laguna Creek Cardinals fell just short of the Grant Pacers by a score of 48-45 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Cardinals have suffered since January 3, 2024.
Despite the loss, Laguna Creek still got an impressive performance from Jestine Tofi, who posted 17 points and eight rebounds. Tofi is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Trinity Thao, who scored six points and five boards.
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Even though they lost, Laguna Creek smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 16 consecutive matches.
Leading Grant to victory were Asia Washington and Nerissa Hamilton. Washington dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Hamilton put up 13 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jalaysia Clements, who had five points along with five boards and three steals.
Laguna Creek's loss dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Grant, their victory bumped their record up to 14-7.
Laguna Creek has already played their next contest, a 52-51 win against Pleasant Grove on the 22nd. As for Grant, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 75-8 victory against Cordova on the 21st.
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