The Eisenhower Cadets's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. Their rough 57-36 loss to Moses Lake might stick with them for a while. Eisenhower has not had much luck with Moses Lake recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Eisenhower lost, one person who can't be blamed is Nevaeh Lopez. Despite the final result, she scored 12 points. The match was Lopez's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Rihanna Espinoza was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Eisenhower has not been sharp recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Moses Lake, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eisenhower won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Eastmont at 4:30 p.m. on January 6th. The timing is sure in Eastmont's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Eisenhower has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. Moses Lake won't have much time to rest: their next game is against West Valley at 4:30 p.m. on January 6th. One thing working in West Valley's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 11 matchups.
