St. Mary's Rams girls basketball team secured their record 22nd Sac-Joaquin Section championship with a 57-51 victory over top-seeded Folsom. McDonald's All-American Jordan Lee, despite a challenging shooting night, contributed 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. The victory marked a historic achievement for St. Mary's, with Lee receiving substantial support from freshman Kori Rogers, who scored a game-high 21 points with six rebounds, including four 3-pointers. Both teams are set to move on to the Northern California Regional, potentially facing each other again in the Open Division.

By the Numbers
  • St. Mary's secured their record 22nd Sac-Joaquin Section championship
  • Jordan Lee contributed 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals
  • Kori Rogers scored a game-high 21 points and achieved six rebounds, with four 3-pointers
  • Both teams, St. Mary's and Folsom, are 25-5 heading into the Northern California Regional
Yes, But

Cold shooting plagued both teams, with Folsom making just 15 of 54 from the field. The tenacious defense led to a physical game, with St. Mary's ultimately outscoring Folsom in 3-pointers, a deciding factor in the game.

State of Play
  • St. Mary's Rams secured their 22nd Sac-Joaquin Section championship
  • Both teams, St. Mary's and Folsom, are set to move on to the Northern California Regional
  • St. Mary's outscored Folsom 27-18 on 3-pointers, which proved decisive in the victory
What's Next

Both teams are likely to be placed in the Open Division at the Northern California Regional, with the potential for a rematch. The cold shooting and tenacious defense are likely to impact their performance in the upcoming games.

Bottom Line

The St. Mary's Rams' historic victory, marked by exceptional performances from Jordan Lee and Kori Rogers, sets the stage for an exciting future, with potential encounters in the Open Division at the Northern California Regional.