Samueli Academy's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They enjoyed a cozy 33-18 win over the Bellflower Buccaneers. The victory was some much needed relief for the Firewolves as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Samueli Academy had a senior duo take command as Yudith Zendejas posted five points in addition to 13 rebounds and Genavivie Medrano posted nine points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Zendejas a new career-high in field goal percentage (40%). Another player making a difference was Kennedy Cortez, who scored five points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals.
Samueli Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 31 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Samueli Academy's record now sits at 2-3. As for Bellflower, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Samueli Academy has already played their next game, a 34-25 loss against Western Christian on the 5th. As for Bellflower, they will be taking part in a tournament against Rancho Alamitos at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Bellflower is facing Rancho Alamitos at the right time seeing as Rancho Alamitos is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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