Monte Del Sol Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy Eagles. The Dragons were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 66-49.
Several Dragons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Devin Moore, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Marcos Urioste, who posted ten points and five boards.
Even though they lost, Monte Del Sol Charter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy only pulled down three offensive boards.
Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy can attribute much of their success to Fabien Cheresposy, who went 5-for-11 to rack up 13 points and four steals. Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy is 2-1 when Cheresposy posts three or more steals, but 2-15 otherwise. Johan Lopez was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals.
Monte Del Sol Charter's loss dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 4-16.
Coincidentally, Monte Del Sol Charter and Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy will both be playing Legacy Academy the next time they take the court. Monte Del Sol Charter will head out to face Legacy Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, while Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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