Livermore lost against Monte Vista back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Livermore Cowboys were beaten by the Monte Vista Mustangs 55-24. While losing is never fun, the Cowboys can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 777th, while the Mustangs are ranked 362nd).
Despite the defeat, Livermore saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Sofia Mahmood posted 14 points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Monte Vista to victory, but perhaps none more so than Naliyah Sefidi, who had 12 points and four steals. Sefidi is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Whyte, who went 5 for 12 on her way to 11 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Livermore has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season. As for Monte Vista, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-13.
Livermore has already played their next contest (against Granada), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Monte Vista will challenge San Ramon Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Ramon Valley will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Monte Vista surely won't give up without a fight.
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