Basketball Game Preview: Calexico Mission RoadRunners vs. Mountain Empire Redhawks

For the second straight game, Calexico Mission will face off against Mountain Empire. The RoadRunners will be playing in front of their home fans against the Redhawks at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.

On Wednesday, Calexico Mission was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 49-43 to Mountain Empire. The defeat continues a trend for the RoadRunners in their meetings with the Redhawks: they've now lost three in a row.

Despite the loss, Calexico Mission got top-tier performance from Sergio Jacobo, who posted 21 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Elliot Zazueta was another key player, putting up nine points.

Calexico Mission's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Mountain Empire, the win got them back to even at 3-3.

Calexico Mission came up short against Mountain Empire in their previous matchup on Wednesday, falling 49-43. Will the RoadRunners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.