The Garey Vikings will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Don Lugo Conquistadores at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Garey blew past El Monte, posting a 42-15 victory. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 469th, while the Lions are ranked 1089th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Don Lugo beat Nogales 44-39 on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Conquistadores.
Don Lugo's win came from a few key players Garey will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Maya Hodges, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 11 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in assists (eight). Another player making a difference was Carolina Galarza, who posted 16 points.
Don Lugo pushed their record up to 8-7 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 20.7 points per game. As for Garey, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Garey came up short against Don Lugo in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 26-22. Will Garey have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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