The Vista del Lago Ravens's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their eighth straight loss. The contest between them and Paloma Valley wasn't particularly close, with Vista del Lago falling 68-51. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Vista del Lago of the 65-62 loss they experienced in the two teams' previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Vista del Lago lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Freddy Alarcon, who scored 12 points along with two steals. Julian Rivera was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and 17 rebounds.
Vista del Lago's loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Paloma Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 11-13.
Vista del Lago will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Canyon Springs knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past six games -- so hopefully the Ravens like a good challenge. As for Paloma Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against the Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Heritage knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven matches -- so hopefully the Wildcats like a good challenge.
