The Damonte Ranch Mustangs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They were beaten by Pinole Valley 55-28. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Damonte Ranch came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 52nd in Nevada, while Pinole Valley is ranked 432nd in California).
When it comes to explaining why Damonte Ranch lost, one person who can't be blamed is Nisa Rodriguez. Despite the final result, she scored 4 points.
Damonte Ranch's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Pinole Valley, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Damonte Ranch is on the road again on Saturday and play against Windsor at 2:00 p.m. on December 2nd. As for Pinole Valley, they will face off against Priory at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
