The Hesperia Scorpions will square off against the Ayala Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Hesperia had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They took their match with ease, bagging a 63-5 win over JW North.
Hesperia got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Berlynn Miramontes out in front who went 7 for 17 en route to 22 points plus five steals. What's more, Miramontes also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Annabel Sanchez, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Ayala can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They put the hurt on Aquinas with a sharp 54-32 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bulldogs have posted since December 26, 2023.
Hesperia came up short against Ayala in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 48-41. Can Hesperia avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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