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The Esperanza (Anaheim, CA) freshman basketball team lost Tuesday's neutral tournament game against Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) by a score of 20-12.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Santa Margarita----20
Esperanza----12
Final score provided by C. Mendoza.
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Game Story

California High School Basketball - Santa Margarita tops Esperanza

November 29, 2022: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Santa Margarita Eagles (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Esperanza Aztecs (Anaheim, CA), 20-12 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Santa Margarita upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Portola (Irvine, CA) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 1. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 6-1. Portola won 45-16 in their recent non-league game against Aliso Niguel (Aliso Viejo, CA)

With the defeat, Esperanza moves to 2-2 on the year. The Aztecs travel to Portola (Irvine, CA) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Saturday, December 3. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 6-1.

SMHS vs Esperanza Basketball Game Info

Tue., Nov. 29, 2022 @ 7:30p
Annual Tom Riach JV Tournament at Aliso Niguel HS
The Esperanza (Anaheim, CA) freshman basketball team lost Tuesday's neutral tournament game against Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) by a score of 20-12.

Rankings & Records

Santa Margarita (22-23)

OverallHomeAwayNeutralWin %PFPA
2-20-01-01-2.500110105

Esperanza (22-23)

OverallHomeAwayNeutralWin %PFPA
4-42-01-11-3.500210256

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Santa Margarita
7.513.57.08.0-27.5
Esperanza
9.012.03.020.05.026.3

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Santa Margarita0-1Esperanza0-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
12/1/22Santa MargaritaPortola(L) 40-1612/3/22EsperanzaPortola(L) 38-16

Record Breakdown

Santa Margarita (22-23)

Esperanza (22-23)

2-2
Overall
4-4
0-0
League
0-0
1-0
Non-League
2-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
0-1
Common Opponent
0-1
0-0
Home
2-0
1-0
Away
1-1
1-2
Neutral
1-3
0-0
Playoff
0-0
2-2
In-State
4-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0