Aliso Niguel was the 80-43 winner over Mission Viejo when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Aliso Niguel Wolverines fell just short of the Mission Viejo Diablos by a score of 52-49 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wolverines have suffered since January 4, 2024.
Damian Navarro continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Mission Viejo, putting up 26 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. Navarro's evening made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Gage Vargas, who posted eight points and five rebounds.
Aliso Niguel's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-5. As for Mission Viejo, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aliso Niguel will head out to take on Beckman at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Aliso Niguel is facing Beckman at the right time seeing as Beckman is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mission Viejo, they will venture away from home to face off against El Toro at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. El Toro knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Mission Viejo likes a good challenge.
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