Green Valley was the 45-29 winner over Rancho when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Green Valley Gators took a 48-32 bruising from the Rancho Rams on Tuesday. The Gators have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Green Valley still got an impressive performance from Sabbra Shirley, who posted seven points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Patai, who had two points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Rancho had a senior duo take command as Taylor Dagons dropped a double-double on 20 points and 16 rebounds and Claudia Vargas-Arellano scored 16 points along with seven boards and three steals. That makes it eight consecutive games in which Dagons has scored at least a third of Rancho's points. Crystal Moscosa was another key player, putting up two points and four steals.
Green Valley's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Rancho, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Green Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 46-30 defeat against Cimarron-Memorial on the 17th. Rancho has also already played their next contest, a 63-30 win against Silverado on the 17th.
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