Pacheco hadn't done well against Lathrop recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Pacheco Panthers snuck past the Lathrop Spartans with a 45-40 win. For the Panthers, this counts as revenge for the 55-28 victory the Spartans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Pacheco's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sasha Siemiller, who posted 14 points along with eight steals and six boards. Mary Tava was another key player, putting up 12 points and three blocks.
Despite the defeat, Lathrop saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jaleiyah Ray put up 18 points in addition to six boards and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ray has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Faith Allen, who had five points and five steals.
Pacheco's record now sits at 10-5. As for Lathrop, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Pacheco wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 45-28 victory against Central Valley on the 7th. As for Lathrop, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 46-37 loss against Grace Davis on the 7th.
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