Foothill Tech extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 10-6. They were outmatched by the Rio Mesa Spartans and fell 70-42. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dragons of the 70-51 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2021.
When it comes to explaining why Foothill Tech lost, don't look at Enzo Rivera. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double with ten points and nine rebounds. Nick Turner was another key player, putting up nine points.
As for Rio Mesa, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.8 points over those games.
Rio Mesa found their leader in sophomore Sebastian Macias, who shot 60% from the field on his way to 16 points and three blocks. Another player making a difference was John Moreno, who posted eight points and six boards.
Foothill Tech has already played their next contest, a 50-40 victory against Highland on the 7th. As for Rio Mesa, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 50-40 win against Buena on the 5th.
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