If Desert Vista was feeling good fresh off their 83-46 takedown of Corona del Sol last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Desert Vista Thunder took a blow against the Sunnyslope Vikings on Wednesday, falling 70-36. The matchup marked the Thunder's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Desert Vista's loss came despite strong showings from Lorenzo 'LJ' Diamond and Damian 'DJ' Spencer. Diamond posted 13 points, while Spencer earned ten points.
Sunnyslope got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Darius Wabbington out in front who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten boards. Rider Portela was another key player, going 5-for-11 en route to 15 points and eight rebounds.
Desert Vista has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season. As for Sunnyslope, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 17-8.
Desert Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Sunnyslope, they will welcome Campo Verde at 7:00 p.m. on February 19th. One thing working in Sunnyslope's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six matchups.
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