JW North played a tough matchup on Saturday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by the Canyon Springs Cougars 49-21. While losing is never fun, the Huskies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1132nd, while the Cougars are ranked 400th).
Despite the loss, JW North had strong showings from Jazlene Molina, who posted eight points and three steals, and Shaudae Smith, who had four points and three steals.
Canyon Springs had a senior duo take command as Izabella Tejada went 8 of 19 on her way to 18 points along with seven steals and six rebounds and Iyana Rojas went 7 of 12 on her way to 15 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals. Tejada is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaleayah Marshall, who put up seven points and 11 boards.
JW North has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season. As for Canyon Springs, their record is now 11-2.
JW North wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 30-25 victory against Jurupa Valley on the 30th. As for Canyon Springs, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 44-40 defeat against Tahquitz on the 30th.
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