Basketball Recap: Make It Two in a Row for Desert Mirage

If Borrego Springs wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Desert Mirage, they should've done a better job of containing Frank De La Rosa. The RAMS walked away with a 50-41 victory over the Rams on Friday thanks in part to De La Rosa, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 26 boards. De La Rosa is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least ten every time he's taken the court this season.

Omar Martinez

Steals

12/11/25 vs Calexico Mission	8
12/12/25 @ Borrego Springs	7
11/18/25 @ West Shores	5
11/20/25 @ Public Safety Academy	4
12/02/25 vs West Shores	2

Omar Martinez was another key player, putting up 12 points and seven steals. He has become a key player for Desert Mirage: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three steals, but 1-2 otherwise.

Despite the loss, Borrego Springs still got an impressive performance from Christopher Alcaraz, who posted 31 points along with seven steals and five boards. That was a full 75.6% of the Rams' points, marking the fifth time in a row Alcaraz has put up more than a third of the team's points. Travis Asche also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.

The win made it two in a row for Desert Mirage and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Borrego Springs, they are on a 19-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.

Desert Mirage and Packinghouse Christian Academy will compete for holiday cheer at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Borrego Springs will be paying especially close attention to the RAMS' matchup: after the RAMS face off against the Bears, they'll take on Borrego Springs again at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.