Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Legacy). They walked away with a 57-45 victory over the Carson Colts on Monday. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 105th, while the Colts are ranked 241st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Legacy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Alyssa Casillas out in front who earned 21 points in addition to two steals. Kazey Cruz was another key player, dropping a double-double on 18 points and 16 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Carson lost, don't look at Faith Woodson. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Ortiz, who had ten points.
The victory made it two in a row for Legacy and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for Carson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Legacy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 47-41 win against Franklin on the 4th. Carson has also already played their next match, a 46-21 victory against Bell on the 4th.
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