Del Norte lost against Mission Hills back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Del Norte Nighthawks were outmatched by the Mission Hills Grizzlies and fell 91-22. While losing is never fun, the Nighthawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 685th, while the Grizzlies are ranked 42nd).
Mission Hills got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bay Cordova out in front who went 9-for-15 en route to 20 points in addition to five boards and five steals. Cordova is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games she's played. Hc Harding was another key player, going 8-for-17 to rack up 22 points and five steals.
Del Norte has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-20 record this season. As for Mission Hills, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 19-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Del Norte will square off against Poway at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mission Hills, they will challenge Fallbrook at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Fallbrook: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while Mission Hills has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
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