The Arvin Bears will challenge the Del Oro Suns at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Arvin is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering North just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They came up short against the Stars, falling 55-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bears have suffered since December 26, 2024.
| 01/24/25 vs North | 13 |
| 11/21/24 vs Tulare Union | 12 |
| 11/19/24 @ Castaic | 9 |
| 11/30/23 vs Marina | 7 |
| 12/08/23 vs Ridgeview | 7 |
Despite the loss, Arvin got top-tier performance from Mariana Soto, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 19 boards. Those 13 points gave Soto a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kimberly Ochoa, who posted nine points and six steals.
Even though they lost, Arvin 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 13 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Del Oro hadn't done well against Delano recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Del Oro walked away with a 38-29 victory over Delano.
Del Oro's win came from a few key players Arvin will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ke'Mani Welch, who earned ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Reynna Arizmendi, who put up nine points.
Del Oro's win bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Arvin, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12.
Everything came up roses for Arvin against Del Oro in their previous matchup on January 10th, as the squad secured a 42-14 victory. Does Arvin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Del Oro turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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