The Mountain View Academy Mustangs were not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They fell just short of DCP Alum Rock by a score of 41-39. That's two games in a row now that Mountain View Academy has lost by exactly two points.
Despite the loss, Mountain View Academy still got an impressive performance from Christopher Mercado, who scored 19 points along with six steals. It was the first time this season that Mercado scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Ricardo Malo, who scored ten points along with two steals.
DCP Alum Rock's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tony Clarida led the charge by scoring 18 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Clarida hasn't dropped below two steals for four straight games. Jorge Garcia was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.
Mountain View Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for DCP Alum Rock, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-10.
Mountain View Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against More at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully More focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 18 on Thursday. As for DCP Alum Rock, they will head out on the road to challenge KIPP San Jose Collegiate at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. DCP Alum Rock is coming into the matchup with four straight wins on the road, so KIPP San Jose Collegiate will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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