Granada was the 68-61 winner over Monte Vista when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Granada Matadors fell 68-58 to the Monte Vista Mustangs on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Matadors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 379th, while the Mustangs are ranked 162nd).
Granada has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points per game. As for Monte Vista, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Granada will welcome Amador Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Granada's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matches. As for Monte Vista, they will be playing in front of their home fans against California at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. California will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Monte Vista surely won't give up without a fight.
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