Silverado was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a 44-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Green Valley Gators. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Gators this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 33-29 back in January.
Silverado's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Talianna-Marie Freeman, who posted nine points. Mia Ayala was another key player, putting up seven points.
Leading Green Valley to victory were Sabbra Shirley and Gianessa Vazquez. Shirley went 5-for-9 to rack up 12 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals, while Vazquez scored 14 points and seven boards. What's more, Shirley also posted a 56% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Tabitha Bwakamba, who earned five points along with four blocks and three steals.
Silverado's loss dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Green Valley, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-17.
Silverado didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 31-26 victory against Doral Academy Red Rock on the 5th. As for Green Valley, they have also already played their next game, a 64-28 defeat against Rancho on the 5th.
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