Basketball Game Preview: Coronado Islanders vs. Del Lago Academy Firebirds

The Coronado Islanders will take on the Del Lago Academy Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Coronado is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 38-17 margin over High Tech NC. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Islanders.

Selena Herrera

Steals

02/22/25 vs High Tech NC	4
02/13/25 vs Clairemont	1
02/11/25 vs Canyon Hills	2
02/07/25 @ Mission Bay	3
02/04/25 @ Kearny	2
+ 8 more games

It was another big night for Selena Herrera, who posted 19 points and four steals. That's the most steals she has posted since back in December of 2024. Gabby Fichter was another key player, putting up seven points.

Meanwhile, Del Lago Academy didn't have too much trouble with Southwest SD on Saturday as they won 45-31.

Del Lago Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.6 points over those games. Coronado's victory bumped their record up to 18-4.