After three games on the road, Mira Monte is heading back home. They will take on the Kennedy Thunderbirds at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
Mira Monte's 19-7 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. They received a tough blow two weeks ago as they fell 61-43 to Kern Valley.
Kennedy can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 35-33 win over Central Valley Christian. The victory was just what Kennedy needed coming off of a 50-27 defeat in their prior game.
Kayzel Dela Cruz was the offensive standout of the matchup as she scored 15 points along with 4 steals. Valeria Payan was another key contributor, scoring 5 points along with 11 rebounds.
Mira Monte's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Kennedy, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Mira Monte came up short against Kennedy when the teams last played back in December of 2016, falling 37-33. Will Mira Monte have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
