Contreras was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-39 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mendez Jaguars. The match marked the Cobras' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Despite the loss, Contreras saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Brian Castro posted 15 points. Emiliano Gonzalez was another key player, putting up nine points.
Mendez found their leader in sophomore John Rodriguez, who went 7 of 14 en route to 19 points and seven rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Rodriguez has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Victor Sauceda, who had five points in addition to 12 boards and six assists.
Contreras' defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Mendez, their record is now 3-8.
Contreras didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 59-49 loss against Roybal on the 31st. Mendez has also already played their next matchup, a 94-42 defeat against Robert F. Kennedy Community on the 5th.
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