San Gabriel Mission had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top against the Southwestern Academy Sun by a score of 51-40. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Pioneers as it put an end to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Sofia Valenzuela was nothing short of spectacular: she had 34 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Desiree Rodriguez, who posted nine points.
When it comes to explaining why Southwestern Academy lost, don't look at Valza Jusufi. Despite the final result, she dropped a triple-double on 35 points, 28 rebounds, and 13 blocks. Jusufi has been hot for a while, having posted nine or more rebounds the last 16 times she's played. Maggie Liao was another key player, earning a point in addition to seven rebounds and two steals.
This is the second loss in a row for Southwestern Academy and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
San Gabriel Mission will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against St. Genevieve on December 7th. As for Southwestern Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against San Gabriel Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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