Palm Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 32-27 heartbreaker at the hands of the La Quinta Blackhawks. The Indians were not able to make up for their defeat to the Blackhawks from their previous meeting back in January of 2024.
Palm Springs lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Aja Walker, who posted six points. Shayla Bates was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
Sophie Barrow was the offensive standout of the match as she had 11 points and five rebounds. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games she's played. Another player making a difference was Leahnette Castro-Galarza, who put up nine points and seven rebounds.
Palm Springs' loss dropped their record down to 13-6. As for La Quinta, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Palm Springs will welcome Xavier Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for La Quinta, they will head out on the road to challenge Rancho Mirage at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. La Quinta is facing Rancho Mirage at the right time seeing as Rancho Mirage is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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