El Rancho hadn't done well against Santa Fe recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The El Rancho Dons secured a 39-35 W over the Santa Fe Chiefs. The win almost wasn't to be: the Dons were down 22-8 in the second quarter.
El Rancho got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Emery Riker out in front who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 19 rebounds. That's the most boards Riker has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Carissa Basurto, who posted 11 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Several Chiefs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Samantha Leon, who scored eight points in addition to five boards and four steals. Another player making a difference was Abigail Cetina, who had seven points along with 11 rebounds and three steals.
El Rancho's record now sits at 19-8. As for Santa Fe, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 20-4.
El Rancho wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 48-36 win against Whittier on the 5th. Santa Fe has also already played their next game, a 43-40 defeat against La Serna on the 5th.
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