Basketball Game Preview: Orange Vista Coyotes vs. Rancho Verde Mustangs

Orange Vista hasn't had much luck against Rancho Verde recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Orange Vista Coyotes will look to defend their home court against the Rancho Verde Mustangs at 5:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Orange Vista is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Hemet, falling 51-31. While losing is never fun, the Coyotes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 904th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 329th).

Meanwhile, Rancho Verde ended up a good deal behind Canyon Springs on Thursday and lost 47-31. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Orange Vista's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Rancho Verde, their loss dropped their record down to 14-11.

Orange Vista was taken down by Rancho Verde 63-24 in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will Orange Vista have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.