Lady Rams Dominate Roadrunners

Victorville, CA

The Lady Ram basketball team got back on the winning side of things in a 85 to 75 victory against the Rio Hondo Roadrunners at home January 3rd. Let's analyze the box score and highlight the key performers and statistics from the game.

The Lady Rams dominated the game from the start, taking a commanding lead in the first quarter with a score of 24-8. They continued their strong performance in the second quarter, outscoring Rio Hondo 22-18. The third quarter saw Victor Valley extend their lead even further, scoring 27 points while holding Rio Hondo to 16. However, Rio Hondo put up a good fight in the final quarter, scoring 33 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

For the Lady Rams, Ebony Black-Smith led the team with 19 points. She was consistent throughout the game, shooting 7-15 from the field and making 4 of her 7 free-throw attempts. Aaliyah Wright was a key playmaker, recording 8 assists for the team. Taneah Johnson also had a solid performance, scoring 12 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.

Looking at the team statistics, the Lady Rams had the upper hand in shooting efficiency. They shot 45.2% from the field compared to Rio Hondo's 36.2%. Victor Valley also had a slight advantage from the three-point line, shooting 38.9% compared to Rio Hondo's 53.3%. Both teams had a similar free-throw percentage, with Victor Valley shooting 60.0% and Rio Hondo shooting 68.0%.

Rebounding was another area where Victor Valley outperformed Rio Hondo. They grabbed a total of 39 rebounds, with Taneah Johnson leading the team with 7. In contrast, Rio Hondo managed to secure only 26 rebounds. Victor Valley also had fewer turnovers, committing 17 compared to Rio Hondo's 21.

In conclusion, Victor Valley emerged as the winners in a high-scoring game against Rio Hondo. Hesma Valdes stood out for Rio Hondo with her impressive scoring performance, while Ebony Black-Smith led the charge for Victor Valley. Victor Valley's shooting efficiency and rebounding played a crucial role in their victory.

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