The Capistrano Valley Christian Eagles pushed their score all the way to 56 on Saturday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 57-56 to Pacifica Christian/Orange County. Capistrano Valley Christian has struggled against Pacifica Christian/Orange County recently, as their matchup on Saturday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Pacifica Christian/Orange County found their leader in underclassman Vivian Villagrana, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. Alexia Valencia was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with five assists.
Capistrano Valley Christian has not been sharp recently, as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season. As for Pacifica Christian/Orange County, their win bumped their record up to 18-4.
Capistrano Valley Christian will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Fairmont Prep at 6:00 p.m. Fairmont Prep is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Pacifica Christian/Orange County, they will face off against Aquinas at 10:30 a.m. on Monday. Aquinas knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past five matchups -- so hopefully Pacifica Christian/Orange County likes a good challenge.