Empire lost against Sabino back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Empire Ravens took a blow against the Sabino Sabercats, falling 49-7. While losing is never fun, the Ravens can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 276th, while the Sabercats are ranked 77th).
Empire used a three-pronged attack on offense: Haley Dorris, Amanda Pacheco, and Dizzla Velarde posted two points each. Pacheco also led the team in rebounds with nine.
Sabino was led to victory by Jayda Haley and Melia Graham. Haley posted 14 points along with seven steals and five rebounds, while Graham went 7 of 13 en route to 14 points. That's the most steals Haley has posted since back in November of 2024. Chayil Combs was another key player, putting up six points and four steals.
Empire is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14. As for Sabino, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-9.
Empire has already played their next matchup, a 49-12 loss against Safford on the 20th. As for Sabino, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Palo Verde at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sabino is facing Palo Verde at the right time seeing as Palo Verde is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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