The Chula Vista Spartans will head out on the road to take on the Hilltop Lancers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Chula Vista will be strutting in after a victory while Hilltop will be coming in after a defeat.
On Wednesday, Chula Vista didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Castle Park, but they still walked away with a 51-46 win.
Meanwhile, Hilltop was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Sweetwater, falling 49-25. The last quarter was a mere formality, since the game's final score was reached by the end of the third quarter.
Chula Vista will need focus on slowing down Adrian Alvarez, one of several Hilltop players who made an impact when they last played. He posted ten points and three steals. Alvarez is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Bryson Grant was another key player, putting up four points.
Chula Vista's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-6. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.4 points per game. As for Hilltop, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-15.
Everything came up roses for Chula Vista against Hilltop when the teams last played last Wednesday, as the squad secured a 69-28 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chula Vista since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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