Alhambra was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 72-31 loss at the hands of the Central Bobcats. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 310th, while the Bobcats are ranked 40th).
Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grant Mattingly, who made all 7 shots he took racking up 15 points in addition to seven boards and six assists. Another player making a difference was Paul Riley, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 15 points and four steals.
Alhambra's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Central, they pushed their record up to 15-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Alhambra wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 71-28 defeat against La Joya Community on the 8th. As for Central, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 96-33 victory against Sierra Linda on the 8th.
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