Lady Rams Lose a Close One to Antelope Valley

Victorville, CA

In a game between Antelope Valley and Victor Valley on December 9, 2023, Antelope Valley emerged victorious with a final score of 65-62. The game was closely contested, with both teams putting up a strong fight until the very end.

Antelope Valley started the game strong, scoring 17 points in the first quarter compared to Victor Valley's 16 points. They continued their momentum in the second quarter, adding another 20 points to their total. However, Victor Valley struggled to find their rhythm and only managed to score 12 points in the second quarter.

The third quarter saw a slight shift in momentum as Antelope Valley scored 13 points, while Victor Valley added 14 points to their total. Heading into the final quarter, Antelope Valley had a narrow lead of 50-42.

Victor Valley fought hard in the fourth quarter, scoring 20 points and closing the gap. However, it wasn't enough to overcome Antelope Valley's lead as they scored 15 points in the final quarter. The game ended with Antelope Valley winning by a margin of three points.

Ebony Black-Smith was the standout player for Victor Valley, scoring 25 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. She was supported by contributions from Taneah Johnson, who scored 11 points and had 9 rebounds. Karoline Ellison also had a solid performance, adding 10 points to the team's total.

For Antelope Valley, Moriah Burley and Karoline Ellison led the scoring with 12 points each. Additionally, Aaliyah Wright had a strong all-around performance with 5 assists and 4 rebounds.

Both teams struggled with their shooting efficiency, with Antelope Valley shooting 37.3% from the field and Victor Valley shooting 21.1%. However, Victor Valley had a slight advantage from beyond the arc, shooting 4-19 (21.1%) compared to Antelope Valley's 0-0 (0%).

Turnovers were a major issue for both teams, with Antelope Valley committing 19 turnovers and Victor Valley committing 23 turnovers. This had a significant impact on the game and contributed to the close final score.

Overall, it was a hard-fought game between Antelope Valley and Victor Valley, with Antelope Valley ultimately coming out on top. Both teams showed determination and resilience throughout the game, making for an exciting matchup.

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