Mendez hasn't had much luck against Robert F. Kennedy Community recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Mendez Jaguars duke it out with the Robert F. Kennedy Community Bobcats at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mendez took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They pulled ahead with a 40-39 photo finish over Contreras.
John Rodriguez
| 01/29/25 vs Contreras | 19 |
| 01/17/25 vs Belmont | 12 |
| 01/24/25 @ Hollywood | 9 |
| 01/15/25 vs Roybal | 8 |
| 01/22/25 @ Bernstein | 5 |
Mendez found their leader in sophomore John Rodriguez, who went 7 for 14 on his way to 19 points and seven rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Rodriguez has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Victor Sauceda, who posted five points in addition to 12 boards and six assists.
Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Community hadn't done well against Hollywood recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Robert F. Kennedy Community snuck past Hollywood with a 67-62 victory.
Robert F. Kennedy Community is also on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.2 points per game. As for Mendez, their win bumped their record up to 3-8.
Mendez came up short against Robert F. Kennedy Community in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 47-41. Will Mendez have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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