Hoover had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 7-17 to make it six. They took a blow against the Patrick Henry Patriots, falling 85-47. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 894th, while the Patriots are ranked 344th).
As for Patrick Henry, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Isaac Weatherred, who went 15-for-21 en route to 38 points and eight rebounds. Those 38 points gave him a new career-high. Alexander Newlands was another key player, dropping a double-double with 17 points and 17 boards.
Hoover has already played their next game, an 83-58 defeat against Coronado on the 6th. As for Patrick Henry, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 67-41 win against Crawford on the 6th.
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