The Hesperia Scorpions were the 47-46 winner over the Burroughs Burros when they last played one another back in January of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Hesperia received a tough blow on Friday as they fell 57-40 to Burroughs.
Despite the defeat, Hesperia had strong showings from Berlynn Miramontes, who scored 21 points along with four steals, and Chelsea Ortiz, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Miramontes scored a full 52.5% of Hesperia's points, the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Hesperia's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Burroughs, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hesperia will challenge Apple Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Burroughs, they will head out on the road to face off against Oak Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Oak Hills will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
