Rio Linda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-55 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pioneer Patriots. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Pioneer was led to victory by Alex Macias and Melvir Pooni. Macias almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards, while Pooni went 6 of 13 on his way to 16 points and six steals. Pooni's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Rick Reister, who posted nine points and six rebounds.
Rio Linda's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Pioneer, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-6.
Rio Linda didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 63-61 defeat against Galt on the 17th. As for Pioneer, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 56-33 loss against Yuba City on the 17th.
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