High Tech SD had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They claimed a resounding 64-25 victory over the Valley Center Jaguars. This was payback for the Storm, who suffered a 51-34 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Leading High Tech SD to victory were Kylei Hayward and Aliya Khalighi. Hayward dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 steals, while Khalighi went 7 for 16 en route to 22 points plus six steals. Hayward is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ka'Mari House, who earned eight points in addition to seven steals.
Valley Center lost on Thursday despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Kira Le, who scored nine points. Isabella Treto was another key player, earning six points.
High Tech SD wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 45-41 win against Classical Academy on the 22nd. Valley Center has also already played their next match, a 68-39 victory against El Cajon Valley on the 23rd.
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