Having just played yesterday, the Mt. Carmel Sundevils will get right back to it and host the La Jolla Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Mt. Carmel is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against San Marcos on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Mt. Carmel came up short against San Marcos, falling 71-46. The Sundevils have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, La Jolla came into Tuesday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They managed a 57-51 victory over Hoover on Tuesday.
La Jolla's win came from a few key players Mt. Carmel will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Reagan Bennett, who posted 19 points. What's more, she also racked up four assists, the most she's had since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Drew Bennett, who put up 12 points along with seven boards and five assists.
La Jolla smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive contests.
La Jolla pushed their record up to 14-9 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.5 points per game. As for Mt. Carmel, their loss dropped their record down to 10-10.
Everything came up roses for Mt. Carmel against La Jolla in their previous matchup back in December of 2019, as the team secured a 60-19 victory. Will Mt. Carmel repeat their success, or does La Jolla have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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