Coronado was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 55-34 to the Montwood Rams. The Thunderbirds were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-13.
Coronado's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Evah Morales, who posted five points.
Montwood's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Natalyn Lechuga, who had eight points along with six assists and six steals. Lechuga has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jazlynn Hernandez, who went 7 for 11 en route to 14 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Coronado's loss dropped their record down to 8-20. As for Montwood, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Eastwood the next time they take the court. Coronado will host Eastwood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Montwood will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on January 31st.
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