JW North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 35-21 bruising from the Hemet Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Huskies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1147th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 346th).
Avery Aguilar and Aliyah Washington certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Aguilar posted five points in addition to six boards and four steals, while Washington earned four points and ten rebounds. Aguilar is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played. Maya Marmolejo was another key player, putting up seven points.
Huskies
| 01/23/25 vs Hemet | 21-35 |
| 01/21/25 vs Rancho Verde | 30-54 |
| 01/16/25 vs Canyon Springs | 30-45 |
Even though they lost, JW North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
It was another big night for Hailey Wolbeck, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 13 rebounds for Hemet. The team also got some help courtesy of Ruby Gonzalez- Horta, who scored six points along with nine boards and four steals.
JW North's loss dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Hemet, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season.
JW North wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 43-40 win against Orange Vista on the 28th. Hemet has also already played their next game, a 52-23 victory against Rancho Verde on the 28th.
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