With revenge on their mind after two early-season losses the Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojan basketball team was able to turn the tables on the Riverside Poly High School Bears and pull off a 55-43 second-round CIF Division 3AA playoff win Wednesday (February 16) night in Trojan Gym.
The Lady Trojans took a 28-18 lead into halftime on a buzzer-beating 3 point basket by senior Lili Rodriguez and were able to keep the Bears at that deficit for most of the second half.
Junior Ashley Lowe was spectacular knocking down 5 three-point baskets for her 15 points. She was followed by Rodriguez with 14 points including 4 three-point baskets and junior Malia Ulery scored 11 points along with passing out 6 assists. Sophomore Cadence Tarrant was a big problem for the Bears scoring 11 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and blocking 6 shots.
The team advances to the CIF quarterfinals on Saturday (February 19) night when they travel to Oak Hills High School near Hesperia. Game time is TBA.
LADY TROJAN BASKETBALL WINS IN SECOND ROUND OF PLAYOFFS
