Basketball Game Preview: Del Oro Suns vs. Mira Monte Lions

The Del Oro Suns will head out on the road to challenge the Mira Monte Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

On Wednesday, Del Oro came up short against Foothill and fell 38-31.

Despite the loss, Del Oro had strong showings from Ke'Mani Welch, who posted ten points, and Maria Venegas, who earned ten points. Venegas continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.

Meanwhile, Mira Monte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Golden Valley, falling 42-19.

Mira Monte's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Del Oro, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.