Alexander's game on Saturday was all tied up 32-32 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 61-51 to the Taft Raiders. While the Bulldogs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Raiders 19-15 in the first quarter.
Taft was led to victory by Alcy Lavigne and Taylor Olson. Lavigne posted 17 points, while Olson earned 15 points. Those 17 points gave Lavigne a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mariella Harper, who had nine points.
This is the second loss in a row for Alexander and nudges their season record down to 5-5. As for Taft, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alexander will face off against Antonian Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Taft, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Smithson Valley at 12:30 p.m.
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