Arroyo has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the El Monte Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Arroyo suffered their biggest loss since December 4, 2023 on Friday. They took a serious blow against Gabrielino, falling 57-28. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Arroyo in their matchups with Gabrielino: they've now lost nine in a row.
Meanwhile, El Monte suffered a rough 66-46 loss at the hands of South El Monte on Friday. El Monte has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Arroyo has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season. As for El Monte, they bumped their record down to 2-20 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Arroyo strolled past El Monte when the teams last played back in December of 2023 by a score of 49-33. The rematch might be a little tougher for Arroyo since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
