Laguna Creek's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They managed a 69-63 victory over the Elk Grove Thundering Herd. The win was all the more spectacular given the Cardinals' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 614th, while the Thundering Herd are ranked 158th).
Laguna Creek found their leader in sophomore Jaylan Virgil, who went 7 for 13 from beyond the arc on his way to 28 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Sayid Davis, who posted 16 points and three steals.
Several Thundering Herd players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Noah Hargrave, who went 10 of 22 on his way to 22 points and three steals. Danny Dennaoui was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards.
Laguna Creek moved to 5-10 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Elk Grove, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 12-3.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Monterey Trail the next time they take the court. Elk Grove will host Monterey Trail at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Laguna Creek will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on January 15th.
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