Fillmore lost against Rio Mesa back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Flashes lost to the Spartans at home by a 77-58 margin. The Flashes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Defeat or not, Fillmore got some senior leadership from Brendan Banks-Speed and Octavio Orozco. Banks-Speed posted 23 points and five steals, while Orozco dropped a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. That was a full 39.7% of the Flashes' points, marking the third time in a row Banks-Speed has scored more than a third of the team's points. Brendon Palushaj was another key player, putting up four points.
Fillmore's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Rio Mesa, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fillmore will challenge Carpinteria at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rio Mesa, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Newbury Park at 4:30 p.m. on December 4.
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