Basketball Recap: Chula Vista Spartans vs. Mar Vista Mariners
Chula Vista suffered their closest loss since December 15, 2023 on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Mar Vista Mariners by a score of 38-36. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mariners apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Chula Vista's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nancy Chavez, who earned four points along with 13 rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Tracy Echoku, who scored eight points along with six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Chula Vista smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Chula Vista's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Mar Vista, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Chula Vista wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 65-23 loss against La Jolla on the 4th. As for Mar Vista, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 23-22 defeat against Madison on the 3rd.
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