The Sherman Oaks CES Knights scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 73-31 win over Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences on the road. That looming 73-31 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Sherman Oaks CES yet this season.
Sherman Oaks CES's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Neriah Adjei, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. Adjei also scored 15+ points for the first time this season. Another player making a difference was Samantha Briones, who scored 15 points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Despite the loss, Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences still got an impressive performance from Angelina Beshara, who scored 16 points. Beshara continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Crystal Pasaye was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Sherman Oaks CES's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
Sherman Oaks CES will be playing at home against Vaughn at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully Vaughn focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 24 on Saturday. As for Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, they will take on El Camino Real at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. El Camino Real presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences in California (El Camino Real is ranked 246th, while Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences is ranked 737th).
