The Mt. Carmel Sundevils's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their 12th straight loss. They were dealt a 71-34 loss at the hands of Mater Dei Catholic. Mt. Carmel was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-15.
Mt. Carmel's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grace Weede, who scored 11 points along with four steals. Randi Arcala was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Mater Dei Catholic's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Valentina Aranalde, who scored 13 points along with four steals. Aranalde is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Awen Carrillo, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Mt. Carmel's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 2-12. As for Mater Dei Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 5-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Carmel will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Escondido at 5:30 p.m. on January 10th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Escondido is ranked 865th, while Mt. Carmel is ranked 840th). As for Mater Dei Catholic, they will head out on the road to face off against Academy of Our Lady of Peace at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Academy of Our Lady of Peace is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
