The Hilltop Lancers will square off against the Sweetwater Red Devils at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Hilltop will be strutting in after a win while Sweetwater will be coming in after a defeat.
Hilltop not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since November 22, 2024 (when they won 79-16). They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 64-21 victory over Classical Academy. With the Lancers ahead 38-12 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Hilltop's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Diana Herrera, who posted 17 points. Another player making a difference was Ashley Lara, who scored 13 points.
Meanwhile, Sweetwater was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against El Camino, falling 57-25. The Red Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-5.
Hilltop has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 54 points this season. As for Sweetwater, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Hilltop and Sweetwater were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in January, but Hilltop came up empty-handed after a 2-1 loss. Will the Lancers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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