Basketball Recap: El Modena Comes Up Short

El Modena was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were beaten by the Esperanza Aztecs 61-33. The Vanguards were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Aztecs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.

Esperanza got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Vincent Garza out in front who posted ten points and eight rebounds. Garza is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games he's played. Jordan Fermin was another key player, putting up seven points.

El Modena's loss dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Esperanza, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-7.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Sunny Hills the next time they take the court. Esperanza will head out to face Sunny Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while El Modena will host them at 7:00 p.m. on January 21st.