The Montgomery Aztecs can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Wednesday. They blew past Chula Vista, posting a 66-27 victory at home. Given Montgomery's advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 411th, while Chula Vista is ranked 922nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Montgomery's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Susanna Paliza led the charge by scoring 13 points along with five assists and five steals. Paliza is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Paula Zumstein, who scored 20 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
The victory makes it two in a row for Montgomery and bumps their season record up to 13-11. As for Chula Vista, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-13.
Montgomery will head out on the road to face off against Otay Ranch at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Chula Vista, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Victory Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Victory Christian Academy is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
