The San Ysidro Cougars will face off against the Santana Sultans at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for San Ysidro: they have been struggling with 11 straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Santana has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
Having struggled with 30 defeats in a row dating back to last season, San Ysidro turned things around against Bayfront Charter on Thursday. They secured a 40-35 W over the Sharks. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Santana hadn't done well against Canyon Crest Academy recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Santana took down Canyon Crest Academy 38-20.
Santana found their leader in freshman Sam Mora, who posted 16 points in addition to seven boards and six steals. Another player making a difference was Chopee Shiro, who had five points.
Santana has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 20.1 points per game. As for San Ysidro, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-10.
San Ysidro took a serious blow against Santana in their previous matchup on Saturday, falling 53-10. Will San Ysidro have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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