King City and North Salinas are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2015, but not for long. The King City Mustangs will face off against the North Salinas Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. King City has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 4.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 91-43, which was the final score in King City's tilt against St. Francis on Monday.
Meanwhile, North Salinas came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by Pacific Collegiate to the tune of 63-32 on Friday. That 31 point margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.
King City better keep an eye on Andre Lizaola. He was instrumental in North Salinas' win, putting up ten points and eight rebounds. David Jauregui was another key player, posting eight points.
North Salinas smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
King City's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for North Salinas, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-8.
King City came up short against North Salinas in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 62-54. Can King City avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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