After flying high against Creative Connections Arts Academy last Thursday, Elite came back down to earth. The Elite Eagles were outmatched by the Vallejo Redhawks and fell 57-3. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Elite lost on Saturday, don't look at Kendo Cook. Despite the final result, she posted two points in addition to 16 rebounds and eight steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Savannah Barrow, who had a point along with ten rebounds and four steals.
Vallejo was led to victory by Veekie Head and Chanel Echavez. Head went 5 of 9 on her way to 14 points and seven rebounds, while Echavez put up eight points in addition to six assists and three steals. That's the most steals Echavez has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Taliyah Davis, who posted six points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.
Elite has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-16 record this season. As for Vallejo, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elite will venture away from home to square off against Westlake Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Vallejo, they will face off against Hercules at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Vallejo has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
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