The Mira Loma Matadors came tearing into Tuesday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 20 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against Dixon by a score of 66-54. That's another feather in the cap for Mira Loma, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Mira Loma's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christian Perez, who scored 12 points along with two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenneth Brown, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds.
Mira Loma is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season. As for Dixon, they now have a losing record at 13-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mira Loma will take on Pioneer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mira Loma is coming into the contest with three straight wins at home, meaning Pioneer will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Dixon will take on Rio Linda at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in California (Rio Linda is ranked 913th, while Dixon is ranked 928th).
