Basketball Game Preview: Mesa Verde Mavericks vs. Vacaville Christian Falcons

The Mesa Verde Mavericks will face off against the Vacaville Christian Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Vacaville Christian is hoping to do what Highlands couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Mesa Verde's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Mesa Verde blew past Highlands, posting a 63-5 victory. That 58 point margin sets a new team best for the Mavericks this season.

Mesa Verde found their leader in sophomore Jaiden Alexander, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 14 boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Alexander has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Ellie Ray, who posted 13 points.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Vacaville Christian). They were the clear victor by a 61-36 margin over Golden Sierra on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Falcons as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Vacaville Christian found their leader in freshman Elena Vizcay, who dropped a triple-double on 22 points, 16 boards, and 18 steals. That makes it five consecutive games in which Vizcay has scored at least a third of Vacaville Christian's points. Danielle Ruff was another key player, dropping a double-double on 21 points and 13 rebounds.

Vacaville Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February of 2024.

Mesa Verde has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 16.7 points per game. As for Vacaville Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.