Basketball Recap: Kevin Sayles' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Monrovia over Salesian

Monrovia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 52-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Salesian Mustangs.

Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kevin Sayles, who went 7 for 13 on his way to 17 points. Sayles is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Julian Cardenas was another key player, putting up nine points and four steals.

Monrovia's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Salesian, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monrovia will face off against Marshall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Salesian, they will challenge Mira Costa at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mira Costa will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Salesian surely won't give up without a fight.