Basketball Preview: Vasquez Mustangs vs. Faith Baptist Contenders
Vasquez is 0-8 against Faith Baptist since December of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Vasquez Mustangs will take on the Faith Baptist Contenders at 5:00 p.m.
Vasquez is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They took a 45-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of Desert Christian. One positive for the Mustangs, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Faith Baptist over St. Monica Academy in every quarter on their way to victory on Monday. Faith Baptist put the hurt on St. Monica Academy with a sharp 44-21 victory.
Faith Baptist relied on the efforts of Kaelyn Hilmo, who earned 18 points in addition to six steals, and Rayanna Larson, who went 6 for 15 en route to 14 points plus six rebounds and six steals. Hilmo is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Bekah Holland, who scored no points plus eight rebounds and two steals.
Faith Baptist smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Vasquez's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Faith Baptist, their record now sits at 2-3.
Vasquez suffered a grim 40-17 defeat to Faith Baptist when the teams last played back in January. Can Vasquez avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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