Cougars
| 02/25/25 vs Verdugo Hills | 49-54 |
| 02/21/25 vs Arleta | 45-40 |
| 02/19/25 vs University | 59-26 |
| 02/13/25 vs Van Nuys | 65-34 |
| 02/12/25 @ San Fernando | 51-28 |
It was a good run, but Kennedy unfortunately witnessed the end of their 17-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell to the Verdugo Hills Dons 54-49. The Cougars lost against the Dons in their previous head to head back in December of 2021, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 54-26 score last time.
Despite the loss, Kennedy still got an impressive performance from Andreya Villa, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 19 boards. Villa is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last eight games she's played. Katherine Franco was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Even though they lost, Kennedy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Verdugo Hills only 11 offensive rebounds.
Verdugo Hills was led to victory by Amiyya Castanos and Rayleen Castanos. Amiyya went 8-for-17 to rack up 23 points and three steals, while Rayleen shot 42% from the field on her way to 14 points along with six boards and six steals. Another player making a difference was Lilly Opper, who posted six points and three steals.
Kennedy's defeat dropped their record down to 23-7. As for Verdugo Hills, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 24-6.
Kennedy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Verdugo Hills, they will challenge George Washington Prep at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Verdugo Hills is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.3 points per game this season.
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