The Vista Panthers will be taking part in a tournament against the Kearny Komets at 12:40 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Vista has struggled recently with 22 defeats in a row, while Kearny will arrive with three straight victories.
Vista is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 56 points on Friday, they were much more limited against Eastlake on Saturday. They were dealt a 67-21 loss at the hands of the Titans.
Meanwhile, Kearny got the win against Mission Vista on Friday by a conclusive 70-48. The Komets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 20 points or more this season.
Kearny's win came from a few key players Vista will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jace Anderson, who shot 62% from the field on his way to 20 points. Thanks to that strong game, he now owns an excellent 46.5% shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Arthur Minton, who went 7-for-9 en route to 18 points and five boards.
Vista's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Kearny, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Vista strolled past Kearny in their previous matchup back in December of 2016 by a score of 64-50. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Komets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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