The Rio Linda Knights's five-game losing streak came to an end on Wednesday. They skirted past Mira Loma 49-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Rio Linda has posted yet this season.
Rio Linda was led to victory by Noah Wolford and Darius Williams. Wolford scored nine points along with six rebounds and three steals, while Williams scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Rhamad Williams was another key contributor, scoring five points along with 11 rebounds and three steals.
Defeat or not, Mira Loma got some senior leadership from Danny Pukasenko and Kenneth Brown. Pukasenko scored 17 points, while Brown. scored 13 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Shine Od Chinzorig, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Rio Linda's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-14. As for Mira Loma, their loss dropped their record down to 12-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rio Linda will take on Woodland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Woodland is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak. As for Mira Loma, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Casa Roble at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Casa Roble's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season.
