If Patriot was feeling good fresh off their 75-4 takedown of Unity Reed on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Pioneers were outmatched by the Gainesville Cardinals and fell 63-25. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 235th, while the Cardinals are ranked 51st).
Peyton White was her usual excellent self, shooting 56% from the field en route to 20 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals for Gainesville. White is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Reese Hill, who posted eight points.
Patriot has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season. As for Gainesville, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-5.
Coming up, Patriot will challenge Osbourn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gainesville, they will take on Osbourn Park at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals will need to watch out since the Yellowjackets have now posted at least 55 points in their last eight matchups.
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