There's no place like home for Metro Tech, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Central Bobcats 32-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted since February 4, 2025.
Melody Rodriguez
| 01/20/26 vs Central | 6 |
| 01/14/26 @ Copper Canyon | 3 |
| 01/12/26 vs Agua Fria | 3 |
| 12/16/25 vs Alhambra | 5 |
| 12/12/25 @ Fairfax | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Metro Tech's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Melody Rodriguez led the charge by putting up 11 points along with six steals and five boards. Rodriguez has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last eight times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Dianely Granados, who posted three points and 18 rebounds.
Metro Tech smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 32 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Central lost on Tuesday, don't look at Lailany Mariscal. Despite the final result, she earned 16 points.
Metro Tech's record is now 5-8. As for Central, their defeat was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-14.
Metro Tech didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 72-17 loss against Carl Hayden Community on the 22nd. As for Central, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, an 81-15 defeat against North on the 22nd.
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