The Palmdale Falcons were beaten by the Mater Academy East Las Vegas Knights 72-37 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 852nd in California, while the Knights are ranked 51st in Nevada).
Mater Academy East Las Vegas' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Damari Sawall, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 16 points along with eight assists and seven boards. Sawall is becoming a predictor of the Knights' success: when he posts at least eight assists the team is undefeated (and 1-5 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Kwes Young, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Palmdale has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for Mater Academy East Las Vegas, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-5.
Palmdale wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 70-41 defeat against Silverado on the 2nd. As for Mater Academy East Las Vegas, they will square off against the Skyhawks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Silverado has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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