Metro Tech extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 18 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-8. They were beaten by the La Joya Community Fighting Lobos 68-33. If the Knights were looking for revenge after losing 64-27 to the Fighting Lobos when the teams met back in February, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Metro Tech lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jacquon Banks, who almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Yussuf Uzamba, who posted four points and six rebounds.
As for La Joya Community, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 26 points or more this season.
Isaiah Carter continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, shooting 5-for-8 from beyond the arc and almost dropping a double-double with 28 points and nine boards. Carter is crushing it when it comes to points: he's scored at least 16 every time he's taken the court this season. Isaiah Helton was another key player, putting up nine points.
Looking ahead, Metro Tech will head out to face off against Carl Hayden Community at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for La Joya Community, they will take on Marcos de Niza at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Fighting Lobos will need to watch out since the Padres have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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