
Tigers
| 12/29/25 vs Kennedy | 42-41 |
| 12/29/25 vs Sierra Vista | 47-41 |
| 12/27/25 vs Green Valley | 48-29 |
| 12/27/25 vs Arbor View | 52-43 |
Hurricane came tearing into Monday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 points), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single point of losing the streak, but they secured a 42-41 W against the Kennedy Fighting Irish. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Tigers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 62nd in Utah, while the Fighting Irish are ranked 576th in California).
Laynee Walker had another great game (as she tends to do), putting up 14 points and six rebounds. What's more, she posted two blocks, the most she's had since back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of Kinsley Yardley, who earned six points.
Hurricane smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Kennedy saw an underclassman step up: freshman TaNiya Paul dropped a double-double with ten points and 20 boards. Paul is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. Liz Tirona was another key player, posting ten points and three steals.
Hurricane's win bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Kennedy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Hurricane will be playing in front of their home fans against Cedar at 7:00 p.m. on January 6th. As for Kennedy, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 62-58 victory against Del Sol on the 30th.
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