Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, San Carlos couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 53-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes. The Braves have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.
Several Braves players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was KYLEE JUAN, who shot 47% from the field en route to 16 points and three steals. ANAYA JUAN was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Even though they lost, San Carlos was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. This was only their third loss (out of 26 games) when they've passed the ball that well.
Arizona Lutheran Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lauren Riesop, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ella Peltzer, who posted ten points and three steals.
San Carlos' loss dropped their record down to 25-7. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 23-5.
San Carlos does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 60-55 victory against Pima on the 27th.
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