Vista del Lago is 10-0 against Rio Americano since January of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Vista del Lago Eagles will welcome the Rio Americano Raiders at 7:30 p.m. Both were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.
Vista del Lago is headed into the matchup having just suffered their closest defeat since December 1, 2023 last Saturday. They fell just short of Lincoln by a score of 39-37. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
| 12/21/24 vs Lincoln | 5 |
| 12/20/24 vs Whitney | 5 |
| 12/19/24 vs Aspire Langston Hughes Academy | 2 |
| 12/16/24 vs Colfax | 3 |
| 12/14/24 vs Pleasant Valley | 3 |
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Bella Pallari, who posted 12 points and five steals. Pallari is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Leila Tureck was another key player, putting up nine points.
Meanwhile, Rio Americano's game on Monday was all tied up 24-24 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of El Dorado by a score of 43-40. The Raiders have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Like Rio Americano, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Natalie Saunders led the charge by posting six points. Another player making a difference was Adriana Hodges, who had eight points.
Rio Americano's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Vista del Lago, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 5-7.
Everything came up roses for Vista del Lago against Rio Americano in their previous matchup back in February, as the team secured a 61-16 victory. In that game, Vista del Lago amassed a halftime lead of 32-9, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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