Kennedy played a tough matchup on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 64-42 to the James Logan Colts. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 731st, while the Colts are ranked 284th).
Payton Siquig
| 01/16/25 @ James Logan | 3 |
| 01/14/25 vs Moreau Catholic | 5 |
| 01/09/25 @ Newark Memorial | 3 |
Despite the loss, Kennedy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Payton Siquig went 8 for 19 on her way to 17 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. Siquig is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. Chloe Buchner was another key player, putting up eight points and seven rebounds.
James Logan's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Iwalani Lealao, who went 9 of 15 en route to 22 points along with five assists and four steals. That's the most points Lealao has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Mauriah Mchenry, who went 5 for 8 on her way to 16 points and three steals.
Kennedy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for James Logan, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 11-5.
Kennedy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 53-20 win against Hayward on the 18th. James Logan has also already played their next matchup (against Mission San Jose), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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