Basketball Game Preview: Mira Monte Lions vs. Del Oro Suns

The Mira Monte Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Del Oro Suns at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mira Monte is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.

Mira Monte lost 51-25 to Golden Valley on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Del Oro was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 28-24 to Foothill. The Suns have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Mira Monte will need focus on slowing down Maria Venegas, one of several Del Oro players who made an impact when they last played. She posted eight points. Another player making a difference was Kera Hayden, who earned seven points.

Del Oro's loss dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Mira Monte, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-18.

Everything went Mira Monte's way against Del Oro when the teams last played back in January, as Mira Monte made off with a 39-14 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mira Monte since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.