Bella Vista hadn't done well against Rio Americano recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Bella Vista Broncos came out on top against the Rio Americano Raiders by a score of 44-35. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Broncos as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Mackenzie Dean went supernova for Bella Vista, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 14 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Thome, who posted eight points and five steals.
Bella Vista smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. They are 5-12 when they hit their own glass that hard.
Bella Vista's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-17. As for Rio Americano, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Bella Vista and Rio Americano could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Bella Vista (ranked 719th) will meet Inderkum (ranked 142nd) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bella Vista is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home. Similarly, Rio Americano will face off against Ponderosa at 7:00 p.m. on February 6th down 644 places (744 vs. 100).
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