Basketball Recap: Volcano Vista's Losing Streak Snapped at Five Games

Volcano Vista had lost five straight headed into Wednesday's game, but Mila Espinoza didn't let it get to six. The Volcano Vista Hawks came out on top against the Piedra Vista Panthers by a score of 44-37 on Wednesday thanks in part to Espinoza, who posted 21 points and four steals. She has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played.

Haylo Whiteman

Assists (Career)

01/22/25 vs Piedra Vista	2
01/08/25 @ Hobbs	1
01/07/25 vs Eldorado	1
12/20/24 vs Piedra Vista	1
11/26/24 vs Eldorado	1

Haylo Whiteman was another key player, putting up six points. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in assists (two).

When it comes to explaining why Piedra Vista lost, don't look at Tyra Holyan. Despite the final result, she scored 17 points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Octaviana John, who put up three points along with six boards and three steals.

Volcano Vista now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Piedra Vista, they now have a losing record at 8-9.

Volcano Vista will face off against Rio Rancho at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Piedra Vista, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Piedra Vista Panthers duke it out with the Cibola Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.