A win for Golden Sierra just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Sacramento Adventist Capitals, falling 65-27. The Grizzlies were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-10.
Golden Sierra lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Mary Nicole Turner, who had 15 points plus eight rebounds and five steals. Another player making a difference was Shaylen Vertin, who posted four points plus two steals.
Even though they lost, Golden Sierra smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 18 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Victoria Fowler had an outrageously good game for Sacramento Adventist as she dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds. Fowler has been hot , having also posted two or more blocks the last eight times she's played. Gwen Rosich was another key player, posting seven points in addition to ten rebounds and five assists.
Golden Sierra's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Golden Sierra has already played their next match, a 52-34 defeat against John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills on the 26th. As for Sacramento Adventist, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 45-32 victory against Sacramento on the 25th.
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