Basketball Recap: Victoria Soto Falls Despite Big Games from Guillermo Lopez and Favio Hernandez

Victoria Soto fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against ACERO Garcia on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the ACERO Garcia Patriots by a score of 47-44. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.

Guillermo Lopez

Steals (Career)

12/10/24 vs ACERO Garcia	2
12/12/23 vs DuSable	1
12/07/23 @ Back of the Yards College Prep	1
11/27/23 vs Cristo Rey Jesuit	1

Victoria Soto's loss came despite strong showings from Favio Hernandez and Guillermo Lopez. Hernandez posted 15 points and eight rebounds, while Lopez had 12 points and six rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Lopez a new career-high in steals (two). Enrique Marquez was another key player, putting up six points.

Victoria Soto's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for ACERO Garcia, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Victoria Soto will host Back of the Yards College Prep at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for ACERO Garcia, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Tilden at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.