The El Monte Lions's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their seventh straight loss. The matchup between them and Marshall wasn't particularly close, with El Monte falling 69-52. El Monte has struggled against the Eagles recently, as their match on Wednesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Marshall's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cedric Hill, who scored 22 points. Bagdo Yetenekyan was another key contributor, scoring 20 points.
El Monte has been struggling recently as they've lost 17 of their last 18 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-26 record this season. As for Marshall, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-12.
El Monte will be playing at home against the Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. South El Monte has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 194 points over their last three contests. Marshall is on the road again on Friday and plays the Vikings at 6:30 p.m. on February 2nd. Mountain View is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home.
