Metro Tech extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 18 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-8. They were outmatched by the La Joya Community Fighting Lobos and fell 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.
Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jacquon Banks, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Lamoni Cuautle also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steal of the season.
As for La Joya Community, their record is now 5-3. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 26 points or more this season.
Isaiah Carter produced another solid performance shooting 5-for-8 from deep and almost dropping a double-double with 28 points and nine boards. The game was his eighth in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Helton, who posted nine points.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Metro Tech will take on Carl Hayden Community at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for La Joya Community, they will square off against 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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