Basketball Recap: Cathedral City's Luck Changes for the Better on Saturday

Lions

Team Score

12/14/24 vs Desert Mirage	50
12/03/24 @ Coachella Valley	45
12/13/24 vs Xavier Prep	36
12/05/24 vs Citrus Hill	32
11/21/24 vs Granite Hills	32

Cathedral City came into Saturday's match having lost 14 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They secured a 50-44 W over the Desert Mirage RAMS on Saturday. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Despite the loss, Desert Mirage still got an impressive performance from Edy Espinoza, who posted 13 points in addition to eight rebounds and six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Adan Martinez, who put up 14 points.

Cathedral City's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Desert Mirage, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.

Cathedral City will venture away from home to square off against Yucca Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Desert Mirage, they will host West Shores at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Desert Mirage is facing West Shores at the right time seeing as West Shores is stuck on a five-game losing streak.