The Mt. Diablo Red Devils will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Rio Vista Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Mt. Diablo is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games dating back to last season on Saturday. They took a blow against Windsor, falling 52-20. The Red Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-5.
Meanwhile, Rio Vista gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past Delta 53-3. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 32-1.
Mt. Diablo better keep an eye on Samiah Holley. She was instrumental in Rio Vista's win, dropping a double-double with 16 points and 15 steals. Holley has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 27 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Makyla Mandujano, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten steals.
Rio Vista smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Mt. Diablo took their win against Rio Vista in their previous meeting back in November of 2024 by a conclusive 44-24 score. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Holley, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten steals. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Red Devils still be able to contain Holley? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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