After flying high against Springbrook last Tuesday, Seneca Valley came back down to earth. The Seneca Valley Screamin' Eagles were just a bucket shy of victory on Friday and fell 49-48 to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons. The Screamin' Eagles have struggled against the Barons recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Seneca Valley lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Mina Hashemzadeh, who posted eight points in addition to six rebounds and five assists. Hashemzadeh is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Brielle Watson, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten boards.
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Even though they lost, Seneca Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in five consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Seneca Valley fell to 2-1. As for Bethesda-Chevy Chase, the win (which was their 16th in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 2-0.
Seneca Valley will look to defend their home court on Monday against Paint Branch at 7:15 p.m. Bethesda-Chevy Chase will take on Richard Montgomery in a holiday battle at on Monday.
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