The Orange Vista Coyotes's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fifth straight loss. They were outmatched by Vista Murrieta on the road and fell 64-24. Orange Vista was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-7.
Orange Vista's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Minerva Lebreault, who scored eight points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Lebreault has scored all season.
Vista Murrieta's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kohen Marshall, who scored nine points along with five rebounds and five steals. Those five steals set a new season-high mark for her. The team also got some help courtesy of Nyah Brown, who scored seven points along with ten rebounds and five steals.
Orange Vista's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Vista Murrieta, their win bumped their record up to 2-8.
Orange Vista will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Murrieta Mesa at 3:00 p.m. on December 19th. Murrieta Mesa is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak. As for Vista Murrieta, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Heritage at 6:00 p.m. on December 19th. Heritage presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Vista Murrieta in California (Heritage is ranked 199th, while Vista Murrieta is ranked 797th).
