The Hoover Cardinals will square off against the San Diego Cavers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Hoover will head into Wednesday's match hoping they have more luck than they did the last time they played Escondido Charter: Hoover's last matchup with Escondido Charter could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Wednesday. Hoover came up short against Escondido Charter, falling 70-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Cardinals have suffered since December 5, 2024.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask San Diego). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Academy of Our Lady of Peace 65-24. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Cavers had established a 32 point advantage.
Hoover better keep an eye on Mackenzie Nitzel. She was instrumental in San Diego's win, dropping a triple-double on 23 points, 20 rebounds, and ten blocks. Those ten blocks gave Nitzel a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Marilyn Daniel, who posted eight points and ten boards.
Hoover has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. As for San Diego, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-11.
Hoover ended up a good deal behind San Diego in their previous matchup back in February of 2022, losing 44-30. Thankfully for Hoover, Dajanae Lewis (who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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