Sabino won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Thursday. They had to suffer through a 58-29 loss at the hands of the Amphitheater Panthers. The Sabercats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2021.
Despite the loss, Sabino saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jayda Haley posted 13 points along with six steals and five boards. Haley is becoming a predictor of Sabino's success: when she posts at least three steals the team is 5-1 (and 6-7 when she doesn't). Melia Graham was another key player, putting up six points in addition to five assists and five rebounds.
Amphitheater's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Erika Gaxiola, who had 14 points along with seven boards and six steals. Gaxiola is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Kayla Tuakalau, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Sabino's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Amphitheater, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-7.
Sabino didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 44-38 loss against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on the 14th. Amphitheater has also already played their next contest, a 44-32 win against Buena on the 10th.
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