La Jolla was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 34-26 to the Desert Christian Academy Conquerors. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Conquerors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Despite the loss, La Jolla still got an impressive performance from Reagan Bennett, who posted 15 points and five steals. That's the most steals Bennett has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Annalyse Abrams, who scored four points and three blocks.
Vikings
| 01/18/25 vs Desert Christian Academy | 26-34 |
| 01/17/25 vs Academy of Our Lady of Peace | 22-44 |
| 01/14/25 vs High Tech SD | 51-54 |
Even though they lost, La Jolla smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 18 consecutive matchups.
It was another big night for Hannah Shaver, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 17 boards for Desert Christian Academy. Shaver is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last four games she's played. Shekinah Brattrud was another key player, putting up eight points.
La Jolla's record now sits at 13-9. As for Desert Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 16 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season.
La Jolla has already played their next contest, a 57-51 win against Hoover on the 21st. As for Desert Christian Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 59-35 victory against Hamilton on the 21st.
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