Basketball Recap: El Capitan Gauchos vs. Mountain House Mustangs
El Capitan won the last time they faced Mountain House, and things went their way on Monday too. The El Capitan Gauchos strolled past the Mountain House Mustangs with points to spare, taking the game 48-29. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Gauchos.
El Capitan was led to victory by Madysen Dietz and Shantelle Magana. Dietz had 17 points plus seven steals and six rebounds, while Magana dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 steals. Avnoor Bains was another key player, scoring seven points along with four steals.
Despite the loss, Mountain House had strong showings from Vanessa Hill, who had eight points plus 13 rebounds and two steals, and Jariah Indalecio, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds. What's more, Hill also racked up six offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in December of 2023.
El Capitan's victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0. As for Mountain House, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
El Capitan wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 60-21 win against Kerman on the 30th. Mountain House has also already played their next matchup, a 52-24 victory against Turlock on the 30th.
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