The Downey Christian Patriots were the 50-47 winner over the Seminole Seminoles when they last played one another back in January of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The match between the pair wasn't particularly close, with Downey Christian falling 51-35.
Downey Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Valeria Lopez, who scored 11 points along with nine rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Erialys Lopez, who scored nine points along with three blocks.
Downey Christian has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Seminole, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Downey Christian will take on AZ Compass Prep National at TBD on Friday. AZ Compass Prep National will be coming into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line. Seminole will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on DeLand at 1:00 p.m. on January 11th.
