El Primero is on a three-game streak of home losses, Mid-Peninsula a 14-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. Having just played yesterday, the El Primero Lobos will get right back to it and host the Mid-Peninsula Dragons at 7:00 p.m. on February 7th. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
On Tuesday, El Primero was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 53-48 to DCP Alum Rock.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from JOSH CHAVEZ, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last 17 times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of RICARDO GARCIA, who scored eight points along with 18 rebounds and eight blocks.
Meanwhile, Mid-Peninsula came up short against KIPP San Jose Collegiate on Monday and fell 61-48. Mid-Peninsula has not had much luck with KIPP San Jose Collegiate recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
El Primero has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season. As for Mid-Peninsula, their loss dropped their record down to 1-16.
El Primero strolled past Mid-Peninsula in their previous meeting back in January by a score of 59-44. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Mid-Peninsula's Henry Chant, who scored 17 points along with six rebounds and four blocks. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will El Primero still be able to contain Chant? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
