Basketball Recap: Capistrano Valley Cougars vs. Mission Viejo Diablos
Capistrano Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Mission Viejo Diablos, falling 39-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 49-33 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Mission Viejo was led to victory by Sofia Gozzo and Angelique Wright. Gozzo had ten points in addition to seven rebounds and seven steals, while Wright earned nine points plus six rebounds and six steals. What's more, Gozzo also racked up seven offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Savanna Whitesides, who posted five points along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Capistrano Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Mission Viejo, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Capistrano Valley will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Aliso Niguel at 7:00 p.m. on December 3rd. As for Mission Viejo, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Western, where tip off is scheduled at 10:30 a.m.
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