The Mission Viejo Diablos will stay at home for another game and welcome the Western Pioneers at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Western took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Mission Viejo, who comes in off a win.
Mission Viejo is headed into the contest having just posted their biggest win since December 5, 2023 on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 39-14 margin over Capistrano Valley.
Mission Viejo can attribute much of their success to Sofia Gozzo, who earned ten points in addition to seven rebounds and seven steals, and Angelique Wright, who had nine points along with six rebounds and six steals. What's more, Gozzo also racked up seven offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Savanna Whitesides was another key player, scoring five points plus five rebounds and two blocks.
Mission Viejo smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Western was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 42-20 to Ocean View.
Western's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Mission Viejo, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Mission Viejo against Western in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 61-31 win. Will Mission Viejo repeat their success, or does Western have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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