The Roosevelt Mustangs won the last time they faced the Corona Panthers, and things went their way on Friday too. Roosevelt came out on top against Corona by a score of 52-40. Given Roosevelt's advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 153rd, while Corona is ranked 361st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Corona lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Fia Liaga, who scored 11 points along with six assists. Another player making a difference was Chinazaekpere Irechukwu, who scored nine points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Roosevelt's victory bumped their record up to 18-8. As for Corona, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-12.
Roosevelt does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Corona also has no future games currently scheduled.
