The Steele Canyon Cougars won the last time they faced the Patrick Henry Patriots, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Steele Canyon rang in the new year with a 53-44 victory over Patrick Henry. Given Steele Canyon's advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 342nd, while Patrick Henry is ranked 819th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Deanna Guerrero, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 21 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. Jadie Bowers was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Patrick Henry's loss came despite strong showings from Maddox Weisskopf and Ally Mangahis. Weisskopf scored ten points, while Mangahis scored nine points.
Steele Canyon is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Patrick Henry, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Steele Canyon on the road again on Tuesday and play against Santana at 6:30 p.m. on January 9th. Santana is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak. As for Patrick Henry, they will head out on the road to challenge Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
