Basketball Recap: Poly Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

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Previous 5 Games

01/17/26 vs Rancho Buena Vista	56-44
01/16/26 @ Perris	74-15
01/14/26 @ Rancho Verde	45-29
01/09/26 vs Hillcrest	52-51
01/07/26 @ Orange Vista	60-23

Poly came tearing into Saturday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 28.3 points), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Rancho Buena Vista Longhorns by a score of 56-44.

Poly's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Giuliana Hychko, who posted 20 points. Those 20 points gave Hychko a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Murray, who earned 13 points and six boards.

When it comes to explaining why Rancho Buena Vista lost, don't look at Arika Gonzales. Despite the final result, she put up nine points.

Poly's win bumped their record up to 15-8. As for Rancho Buena Vista, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.

Poly has already played their next contest, a 54-34 victory against Paloma Valley on the 21st. As for Rancho Buena Vista, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 58-42 loss against Carlsbad on the 20th.