Founders Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were dealt a 64-12 defeat at the hands of the Needles Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Centurions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 104th in Nevada, while the Mustangs are ranked 20th in California).
Founders Classical Academy used a three-pronged attack on offense: Vanely Cruz, Sophia Siarot, and Julietta Curdy posted four points each. Siarot also led the team in rebounds with five.
Leading Needles to victory were Isabella Harvey and Gianna Collier. Harvey almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine boards, while Collier went 9 for 16 on her way to 22 points. That makes it 14 consecutive games in which Collier has scored at least a third of Needles' points. Emilee Mills was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to six assists and six rebounds.
Founders Classical Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Needles, they pushed their record up to 18-3 with the win, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season.
Founders Classical Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 32-13 defeat against GV Christian on the 4th. As for Needles, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 79-8 victory against Laughlin on the 4th.
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