The Live Oak Acorns's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fifth straight loss. They fell to Monte Vista Christian 63-59. While losing is never fun, Live Oak can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1158th, while Monte Vista Christian is ranked 441st).
Despite the loss, Live Oak still got an impressive performance from Austin Jennings, who scored 25 points along with eight rebounds. The contest was Jennings' third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan Lozano, who scored nine points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Bryce Brogan was his usual excellent self, scoring 24 points for Monte Vista Christian. Those 24 points set a new season-high mark for him. Jack Ryan was another key contributor, scoring six points along with seven rebounds.
Live Oak's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Monte Vista Christian, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Live Oak is on the road again on Friday and play against James Lick at 7:00 p.m. on December 15th. James Lick comes in still looking for their first win of the season. As for Monte Vista Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
