Preview: Arvin Bears vs. Mira Monte Lions
After three games on the road, Arvin is heading back home. Having just played yesterday, they will get right back to it and host the Mira Monte Lions at 5:00 p.m. on January 19th. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard on Friday.
Arvin scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 85-49 win over Desert Christian on the road. That looming 85-49 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Arvin yet this season.
Arvin's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Allen Stone led the charge by scoring 19 points. Leonardo Cano Rizo was another key contributor, scoring 18 points.
Mira Monte posted their biggest victory yet this season on Tuesday. They blew past Del Oro, posting a 90-53 win at home.
Arvin's win bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Mira Monte, their victory bumped their record up to 9-10.
Arvin came up short against Mira Monte when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 69-59. Can Arvin avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
