The Holtville Vikings's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They were beaten by Brawley 39-11. Holtville was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-2.
When it comes to explaining why Holtville lost, one person who can't be blamed is Vanessa Gonzalez. Despite the final result, she scored 4 points along with 7 rebounds and 3 blocks. Gonzalez is absolutely dominating the block category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Jasmine Garewal was another key contributor, scoring 2 points along with 8 rebounds.
Holtville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Brawley, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Holtville will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Xavier Prep at 6:05 p.m. on December 1st. One thing working in Xavier Prep's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season. As for Brawley, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Palo Verde Valley at 4:35 p.m.
