Mater Dei Catholic and Victory Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Mater Dei Catholic had to settle for second. The matchup between the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders and the Victory Christian Academy Knights didn't end well, with the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders falling 61-46. The Crusaders have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Victory Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mai'ana Norita, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 12 boards. That's the most rebounds Norita has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Valentina Lopez, who went 6-for-11 on her way to 14 points in addition to five assists and five steals.
Mater Dei Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 17-13. As for Victory Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 17-13 record this season.
Mater Dei Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Victory Christian Academy, they will take on Rancho Buena Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Victory Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine games -- so hopefully Rancho Buena Vista likes a good challenge.
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