Sierra Vista had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. Everything went their way against the Silverado Skyhawks as the Sierra Vista Mountain Lions made off with a 52-30 win. That's more bragging rights for the Mountain Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sierra Vista was led to victory by Avery Silvas and Mariah McNeil. Silvas went 7 for 16 en route to 20 points plus five rebounds and five steals, while McNeil scored 14 points plus four steals. Kaylen-Marie Macapagal was another key player, earning five points in addition to three steals.
Sierra Vista smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Sierra Vista will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Doral Academy Red Rock at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Silverado has already played their next matchup, a 79-20 defeat against St. Mary's Academy on the 30th.
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