Bella Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against the Vista del Lago Eagles, falling 60-37. While losing is never fun, the Broncos can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 731st, while the Eagles are ranked 318th).
Ellie Thome
| 02/13/25 vs Vista del Lago | 38% |
| 02/11/25 @ Woodcreek | 17% |
| 02/08/25 vs Granite Bay | 8% |
| 02/06/25 @ Christian Brothers | 20% |
| 02/04/25 vs Inderkum | 27% |
| + 14 more games |
Loss or not, Bella Vista got some senior leadership from Ellie Thome and Mackenzie Dean. Thome posted 15 points, while Dean scored eight points. What's more, Thome also posted a 38% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2024.
Leading Vista del Lago to victory were Kelsey Brooks and Bella Pallari. Brooks almost dropped a double-double with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Pallari earned 16 points along with six boards and six steals. Pallari has become a key player for Vista del Lago: the team is 6-3 when she posts at least five steals, but 5-12 otherwise. Adalai Lawson was another key player, putting up a point in addition to nine rebounds and four steals.
Bella Vista's defeat dropped their record down to 6-22. As for Vista del Lago, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-15.
Bella Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Vista del Lago, they will square off against St. Francis at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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