The El Capitan Gauchos will take on the East Union Lancers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Last Saturday, El Capitan took their game with ease, bagging a 60-21 victory over Kerman.
El Capitan's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Madysen Dietz, who posted 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordynn Middleton, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
El Capitan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led East Union over Sonora in every quarter on their way to victory on Monday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that East Union blew Sonora out of the water with a 63-29 final score. That looming 63-29 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lancers yet this season.
El Capitan's record is now 3-0. As for East Union, their record now sits at 3-1.
Things could have been worse for El Capitan, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 57-42 loss to East Union in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Can El Capitan avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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