Basketball Game Preview: Hilltop Lancers vs. Mar Vista Mariners + How To Watch

Hilltop is 9-1 against Mar Vista since February of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Lancers will take on the Mariners at 5:30 p.m. Hilltop will come into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.

On Tuesday, Hilltop didn't have too much trouble with Mount Miguel as they won 61-45.

Kayli Salgado

Steals

11/25/25 vs Mount Miguel	3
11/24/25 vs Sweetwater	5
11/20/25 vs Classical Academy	5
11/18/25 @ Valley Center	2

Hilltop's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Kayli Salgado, who went 6-for-9 en route to 17 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals, and Diana Herrera, who posted 22 points and seven boards. Salgado is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Samantha Ruiz was another key player, putting up five points and seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, Mar Vista didn't have quite enough to beat Rock Academy on Friday and fell 29-26.

Hilltop's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Mar Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Everything came up roses for Hilltop against Mar Vista in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 61-33 victory. Will the Lancers repeat their success, or do the Mariners have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.