Alhambra was the 34-24 winner over Metro Tech when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Alhambra Lions were just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 48-47 to the Metro Tech Knights.
Ixchel Aleman Saldivar
| 02/04/25 @ Metro Tech | 18 |
| 01/29/25 vs Central | 16 |
| 01/27/25 vs Fairfax | 7 |
| 01/23/25 @ McClintock | 6 |
| 01/15/25 @ Sierra Linda | 10 |
| + 10 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Alhambra lost, don't look at Ixchel Aleman Saldivar. Despite the final result, she posted 18 points. That's the most points Aleman Saldivar has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jessenya Ponciano Medina, who put up 11 points.
Leading Metro Tech to victory were Mariah Price and Dianely Granados. Price almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds, while Granados dropped a double-double on 11 points and 13 boards. Price has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last three times she's played. Airiam Garcia also deserves some recognition as she grabbed her first steal of the season.
Alhambra has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season. As for Metro Tech, the win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 4-17.
Alhambra wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 50-24 loss against Carl Hayden Community on the 7th. As for Metro Tech, they have also already played their next game, a 52-43 victory against La Joya Community on the 6th.
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