Basketball Game Preview: Mount Miguel Matadors vs. Rancho Bernardo Broncos

The Mount Miguel Matadors will head out on the road to face off against the Rancho Bernardo Broncos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Mount Miguel is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Calexico 50-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Matadors have posted since December 3, 2024.

Meanwhile, Rancho Bernardo made easy work of Oceanside on Tuesday and carried off a 66-41 victory. The win continues a trend for the Broncos in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won five in a row.

Rancho Bernardo's win came from a few key players Mount Miguel will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Lucas Winkler, who posted 14 points. Evan Woodland was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Rancho Bernardo's record now sits at 19-10. As for Mount Miguel, the victory got them back to even at 13-13.