San Pasqual Valley took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They walked away with a 39-31 win over the North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators. The victory was some much needed relief for the Warriors as it spelled an end to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season.
San Pasqual Valley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Santiago Lopez out in front who went 7 for 12 en route to 23 points plus four steals. The dominant performance also gave Lopez a new career-high in field goal percentage (58%). Another player making a difference was Isaiah Martinez, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
San Pasqual Valley will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Sequoia Pathway Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, they will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Valley Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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