Dolores Huerta Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were dealt a 45-11 loss at the hands of the Peyton Panthers. The Scorpions lost against the Panthers in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 89-7 score last time.
Peyton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sammie Nickell out in front who posted six points in addition to 16 boards and four steals. Those 16 rebounds gave Nickell a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Scarlett Clark, who went 5 for 11 on her way to 12 points and five steals.
Dolores Huerta Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Peyton, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dolores Huerta Prep will venture away from home to square off against Pikes Peak Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Peyton, they are taking a road trip to challenge Twin Peaks Classical Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Twin Peaks Classical Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Peyton surely won't give up without a fight.
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