Otay Ranch is 0-4 against Rancho Bernardo since December of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. It'll be an old-fashioned rodeo when the Otay Ranch Mustangs duke it out with the Rancho Bernardo Broncos at 1:30 p.m.
Last Tuesday, Otay Ranch lost to Scripps Ranch on the road by a 65-46 margin.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Maleah Porch, who posted 14 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Serenity Salmond, who went 5 of 10 en route to 14 points and seven boards.
Meanwhile, Rancho Bernardo was able to grind out a solid win over Fallbrook on Friday, taking the game 46-39. Given the Broncos' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 110th, while the Warriors are ranked 313th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Otay Ranch better keep an eye on Lindsay Biddle. She was instrumental in Rancho Bernardo's win, putting up 17 points. The match was Biddle's 19th in a row with at least ten points. Reese Tokushige was another key player, posting eight points.
Rancho Bernardo's victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Otay Ranch, their loss dropped their record down to 14-4.
Otay Ranch was taken down by Rancho Bernardo 56-21 in their previous matchup back in January of 2023. Can Otay Ranch avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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