Pacific Collegiate kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a hard 59-45 fall against the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs. The Pumas were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2021.
Monte Vista Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Matteo Vidal out in front who went 7 for 14 en route to 18 points plus two steals. What's more, Vidal also racked up four assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Nico Downie, who posted 13 points plus five assists and five rebounds.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pacific Collegiate will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Pacific Bay Christian at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Monte Vista Christian, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against San Lorenzo Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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