La Jolla is 0-3 against Mira Mesa since November of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The La Jolla Vikings will challenge the Mira Mesa Marauders at 5:45 p.m. La Jolla is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
Last Friday, La Jolla narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Canyon Hills 54-52. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 287th, while the Rattlers are ranked 726th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
| 01/10/25 @ Canyon Hills | 22 |
| 12/13/24 @ Bishop's | 17 |
| 01/19/24 @ Clairemont | 16 |
| 02/02/24 vs Madison | 16 |
| 01/07/25 @ Tri-City Christian | 16 |
La Jolla's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lance Braga, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten boards. The dominant performance gave Braga a new career-high in points. Brody Sessa was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
La Jolla smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Mira Mesa has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-53 heartbreaker at the hands of Madison. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Marauders have suffered since December 28, 2023.
La Jolla's win bumped their record up to 14-2. As for Mira Mesa, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-2.
La Jolla came up short against Mira Mesa when the teams last played back in February of 2022, falling 56-50. Can La Jolla avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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