La Jolla came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, they made off with a 58-57 victory over the Coronado Islanders. This was payback for the Vikings, who suffered a 52-51 loss the last time these two teams met.
La Jolla got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brody Sessa out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine boards. Sessa has been hot recently, having also posted three or more steals the last three times he's played. Carson Diehl was another key player, going 6 of 8 on his way to 12 points and eight rebounds.
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La Jolla smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive contests.
Coronado's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Loxly Johnson, who posted 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Derick Ritter, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 boards.
La Jolla's victory bumped their record up to 15-6. As for Coronado, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-12.
La Jolla wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 74-49 defeat against University City on the 28th. Coronado has also already played their next matchup, a 56-49 loss against Valley Christian on the 25th.
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