JV Basketball Wins Double Overtime Thriller at Antelope

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ROSEVILLE, Calif. – Sophomore Krysta Alvarez scored a game-high 15 points including five in the decisive second overtime period as the St. Francis JV basketball team posted a 67-61 win over Antelope Saturday.  

“Krysta, when she gets in a zone, can really shoot the ball,” said Head Coach Gary Ender. “Today it was the three ball. Lily also provided us with a lot of offense.”

The Troubadours remained undefeated on the season at 16-0 in their toughest test to date.

“It feels good to be undefeated but you have to keep up your reputation,” said Alvarez. McLoghlin said the undefeated mark was on her mind.

The game was close throughout as the Titans led 15-10 after the first quarter. The Troubies cut into the lead in the second as McLoughlin scored six points and Alvarez added a three-pointer.

“It started on defense,” said McLoughlin. “We had to get the ball and rebound and then find good passes to outlet to and get good shots.”

The teams were tied at 38 after the third, setting up a close fourth period. Azareyah Edwards had a key layup off a fast break and Gabbi Guerrera hit a jumper but Antelope tied it each time. Both teams had chances to win in regulation but were unsuccessful.

“The full court pressure tired them out a lot,” said McLoughlin. “We had to get back on defense.”

The game remained tied after the first extra period but the Troubadours took control in the second, busting out for 11 points.

“Conditioning helped us pull through,” said Alvarez. “I did not feel tired in the second half. We came together and knew we could do it. We tired them out (especially) in the second overtime.”

Three players hit double figures in the contest in the 15 by Alvarez, 14 by McLoughlin and 11 by Akira Cherry. Overall 10 players scored for SF, including seven by Nikki Morissette and six by Lizzie Allison.

St. Francis returns to action on Tuesday against Franklin at 5:30 p.m.

St. Francis 67, Antelope 61 2OT 1 2 3 4 OT OT F
St. Francis 10 14 14 13 5 11 67
Antelope 15 8 15 13 5 5 61

SF – Alvarez 15, McLoughlin 14, Cherry 11, Morissette 7, Allison 6, Guerrera 5, Edwards 4, Lopez 2, Lee 2, Rasmussen 1.