The Monte Vista Christian Mustangs will take on the Rancho San Juan Trailblazers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Back in December of 2024, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Monte Vista Christian beat St. Francis 65-61. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs.
Nico Downie
| 12/20/24 vs St. Francis | 22 |
| 12/17/24 vs Harbor | 25 |
| 12/14/24 vs Oakwood | 17 |
Nico Downie continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 9 for 13 on his way to 22 points in addition to eight assists and five steals. His evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Matteo Vidal, who posted 12 points along with six boards and three blocks.
Monte Vista Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Rancho San Juan posted their biggest victory since December 13, 2024 on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 71-51 margin over Seaside.
Monte Vista Christian is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.3 points per game. As for Rancho San Juan, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.
Monte Vista Christian came up short against Rancho San Juan in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 54-45. Will Monte Vista Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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