It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Orange Vista ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Northwood Timberwolves 72-69. Given the Coyotes' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 199th, while the Timberwolves are ranked 475th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Orange Vista's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Adrian Viray led the charge by going 7 for 12 on his way to 23 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tommy Smith, who went 5 of 10 en route to 17 points and five rebounds.
Coyotes
| 12/15/23 vs Temecula Prep | 18 |
| 01/24/24 @ Paloma Valley | 16 |
| 11/29/23 vs Twentynine Palms | 15 |
| 01/12/24 @ Moreno Valley | 15 |
| 12/30/24 @ Northwood | 14 |
Orange Vista smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January.
Orange Vista has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.2 points per game. As for Northwood, their loss dropped their record down to 7-7.
Orange Vista will venture away from home to take on Canyon Springs at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Orange Vista will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Northwood, they will welcome Laguna Beach at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Northwood has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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