Franklin and Verdugo Hills squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Franklin had to settle for second. They came up short against the Verdugo Hills Dons, falling 81-55. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 405th, while the Dons are ranked 172nd).
Verdugo Hills was led to victory by Amiyya Castanos and Rayleen Castanos. Amiyya to rack up 34 points and five steals, while Rayleen en route to 28 points in addition to six steals and five assists. Amiyya is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 12 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Elaine Oh, who posted five points along with five assists and four steals.
Franklin's defeat dropped their record down to 15-7. As for Verdugo Hills, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season.
Franklin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Verdugo Hills, they will face off against Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Kennedy sitting on 17 straight wins and Verdugo Hills on nine.
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