Monte Vista's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Granada Matadors, sneaking past 50-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted against the Matadors since February 7, 2018.
| 01/14/25 vs Granada | 6 |
| 12/30/24 vs Carlsbad | 5 |
| 01/30/24 @ Granada | 4 |
| 12/17/24 vs Salesian College Preparatory | 4 |
| 12/21/24 vs Arcata | 4 |
Monte Vista got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Naliyah Sefidi out in front who posted 18 points along with six assists and four steals. The dominant performance gave Sefidi a new career-high in assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Whyte, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten boards.
Monte Vista's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Granada, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monte Vista will venture away from home to challenge California at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. California knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Monte Vista likes a good challenge. As for Granada, they will head out to face off against Amador Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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