Santa Catalina is 1-9 against King City since January of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Santa Catalina Cougars will welcome the King City Mustangs at 5:30 p.m.
Santa Catalina is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game dating back to last season back in December of 2024. They were outmatched by Rancho San Juan and fell 58-15.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, King City beat Pacific Collegiate 39-35 on Wednesday.
King City's win came from a few key players Santa Catalina will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Katia Slama, who posted 18 points in addition to eight steals and five boards. Another player making a difference was Janesa Lopez, who had 17 points.
King City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
King City's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-10. As for Santa Catalina, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Santa Catalina ended up a good deal behind King City when the teams last played back in February of 2022, losing 51-34. Will Santa Catalina have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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