Basketball Recap: Bert Corona Charter Knights vs. Triumph Charter Jaguars
The Bert Corona Charter Knights's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fifth straight loss. They were dealt a 97-24 defeat at the hands of Triumph Charter. Bert Corona Charter was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 51-15.
Triumph Charter found their leader in underclassman Antonio Garcia III, who scored 32 points. Fabian Nu?es was another key contributor, scoring 13 points.
Bert Corona Charter's defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 24.8 points per game. As for Triumph Charter, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 22-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bert Corona Charter will play host again and welcome the Vanguards, where tip off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley Oaks CES has now lost nine straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 28. As for Triumph Charter, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against the Lions at 4:30 p.m. Lakeview Charter is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.
