The Rancho Dominguez Lobos's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They were outmatched by Murrieta Valley at home and fell 75-32. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Rancho Dominguez has scored all season.
Murrieta Valley can attribute much of their success to Brady Jones, who scored 12 points along with four steals. Those four steals set a new season-high mark for him. Parker Steffen was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Rancho Dominguez has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season. As for Murrieta Valley, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-6.
Rancho Dominguez will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on San Pedro at 4:30 p.m. on January 10, 2024. Murrieta Valley will wrap up 2023 with a road trip to face off against Culver City at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Culver City has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 327 points over their last five contests.
