The Verdugo Hills Dons will face off against the Kennedy Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Verdugo Hills comes in on nine and Kennedy on 17.
Verdugo Hills is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on Franklin with a sharp 81-55 victory. The Dons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 23 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Kennedy beat Arleta 45-40 on Friday.
Verdugo Hills better keep an eye on Andreya Villa. She was instrumental in Kennedy's win, dropping a triple-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and ten steals. Villa has been hot, having posted eight or more boards the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Melanie Mendez, who posted nine points and three steals.
Kennedy 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 12 offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matchups.
Verdugo Hills' record is now 23-6. As for Kennedy, their record now sits at an identical 23-6.
Everything came up roses for Verdugo Hills against Kennedy in their previous matchup back in December of 2021, as the team secured a 54-26 win. Will Verdugo Hills repeat their success, or does Kennedy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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