The Metro Tech Knights's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They were beaten by North Canyon 75-30. Metro Tech has not had much luck with North Canyon recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Metro Tech's loss came despite strong showings from Oswaldo Lopez Vargas and Ace Zambrano. Lopez Vargas scored 11 points along with nine rebounds and three blocks, while Zambrano scored eight points along with five rebounds and two steals. That's the first time this season that Lopez Vargas posted two or more blocks.
Metro Tech struggled to work together and finished the game with only four assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as North Canyon racked up 11 assists.
North Canyon was led to victory by Noah Sowunmi and Wyatt Mackay. Sowunmi dropped a double-double on 18 points and 15 rebounds, while Mackay dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds. That's the first time this season that Sowunmi pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Landri Pinckney, who scored nine points along with three steals.
Metro Tech bumped their record down to 2-15 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for North Canyon, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Sierra Linda the next time they take the court. North Canyon will host Sierra Linda at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Metro Tech will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
