Royal had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Monday as they easily beat the Del Sol Jaguars 78-28. With the Highlanders ahead 35-12 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Lucas Markand
| 11/24/25 @ Del Sol | 70% |
| 02/12/25 @ Cabrillo | 67% |
| 02/03/25 @ Simi Valley | 21% |
| 01/31/25 @ Moorpark | 64% |
| 01/28/25 vs Oak Park | 22% |
| + 15 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Royal to victory, but perhaps none more so than Lucas Markand, who almost dropped a double-double with 21 points and nine boards. What's more, Markand also posted a 70% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Blake Christiansen, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Royal smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 29 offensive rebounds. They pulled down 14 more offensive boards than Del Sol's also-impressive total of 15.
Del Sol's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JJ Ortega, who posted 12 points and six boards. Ortega continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Anthony Perez was another key player, putting up five points and 12 rebounds.
Del Sol's loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Royal wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 50-48 win against Channel Islands on the 25th. As for Del Sol, they have also already played their next contest, a 72-44 defeat against Foothill Tech on the 25th.
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