Posted: Jan 25, 2019
Falcons defeat Beavers for second time this season
American River
(9-11, 2-7)
58
AT
Folsom Lake
(7-11, 3-6)
64
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American River (9-11, 2-7) | 8 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 58 |
| Folsom Lake (7-11, 3-6) | 17 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 64 |
Game Leaders
American River
Pts:
Alana Myers
- 27
Reb:
Jasiah Sufi
- 15
Ast:
2 Players
(#23,
#31)
- 2
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | American River | Folsom Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (19-75) | (25-65) |
| Field Goal % | 25.3% | 38.5% |
| Rebounds | 48 | 36 |
| Assists | 7 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 23 |
With a determined mindset and strong defensive presence, the Falcons got a 64-58 win on Friday night over district rival American River at Falcon Gym. Alma Perez led the Falcons with 16 points and 9 rebounds while also adding 3 steals and 2 blocked shots for another fine all-around game. Maleah Denault used her speed to run past defenders on her way to 11 points, while Nicole Ayala powered inside for 10 points. The Falcons improved to 7-11 overall and 3-6 in Big 8 play as they opened the second half of the Big 8 schedule. They will play twice on the road this week; Tuesday at Cosumnes River and Friday at Diablo Valley.