Metro Tech unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 110-27 defeat at the hands of the Central Bobcats on Wednesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.
Jacquon Banks and Marlon Rodriguez certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Banks posted ten points and three steals, while Rodriguez scored two points.
Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but John Mattingly led the charge by going 11-for-13 en route to 22 points in addition to seven assists and five steals. The matchup was Mattingly's third in a row with at least 21 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Dominic Rojas, who shot 91% from the field on his way to 24 points and six steals.
Looking ahead, Metro Tech will face off against Sierra Linda at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, they will challenge Valley Vista at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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