Basketball Recap: Mountain View Academy Wins Going Away Against Pescadero

On Tuesday, the Mountain View Academy Mustangs strolled past the Pescadero Vikings with points to spare, taking the game 66-48. The Mustangs pushed the score to 54-33 by the end of the third, a deficit the Vikings cut but never quite recovered from.

Daniel Malo was his usual excellent self, putting up 16 points in addition to eight steals and seven boards. That's the most rebounds he has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Christopher Mercado, who posted 16 points along with eight boards and four steals.

Mountain View Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

The victory made it two in a row for Mountain View Academy and bumps their season record up to 10-4. As for Pescadero, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain View Academy will venture away from home to challenge Eastside College Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pescadero, they will head out to square off against Pacific Bay Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pacific Bay Christian will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Pescadero surely won't give up without a fight.