Sheridan Hills Christian's game on Thursday was all tied up 17-17 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of the Don Soffer Aventura Barracuda by a score of 38-35. The Sharks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Barracuda earlier this season, when they won 21-16.
Sheridan Hills Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shariah Deus, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Reice Saintil, who posted ten points and seven steals.
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Even though they lost, Sheridan Hills Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive contests.
Liana Kozko was her usual excellent self, putting up 21 points for Don Soffer Aventura. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Kozko has scored at least a third of Don Soffer Aventura's points.
Sheridan Hills Christian dropped their record down to 7-6 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Don Soffer Aventura, their record now sits at 6-8.
When Sheridan Hills Christian and Don Soffer Aventura next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Sheridan Hills Christian will take on Hebrew Academy and their six-game winning streak at 6:00 p.m. on February 8th. Sheridan Hills Christian's defense has only allowed 26.9 points per game this season, so Don Soffer Aventura's offense will have their work cut out for them. Meanwhile, Don Soffer Aventura will try to stop Cardinal Gibbons' five-game winning streak when the meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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