The Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They blew past Pine Crest, posting a 70-41 victory at home. That's another feather in the cap for Somerset Academy - Canyons, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Leading Somerset Academy - Canyons to victory were Alanna Fabrini and Alana Pinnock. Fabrini scored 20 points along with 5 rebounds and 5 steals, while Pinnock dropped a triple-double on 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Delanie Doty, who scored 12 points.
When it comes to explaining why Pine Crest lost, one person who can't be blamed is Franky Garfi. Despite the final result, she scored 13 points along with 9 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Rachel Vainder, who scored 7 points.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' win bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Pine Crest, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Somerset Academy - Canyons will face off against Somerset Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Somerset Prep will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Pine Crest, they will head out on the road to face off against North Broward Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
