The Monte Vista Monarchs will square off against the Steele Canyon Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Monte Vista knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight games -- so hopefully Steele Canyon likes a good challenge.
Monte Vista took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Helix 73-70. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Monarchs have posted since November 20, 2024.
Monte Vista's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alex Villanueva, who posted 20 points and eight boards. Jaren Wright was another key player, putting up 14 points and three steals.
Meanwhile, Steele Canyon waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They snuck past the Highlanders with a 58-54 victory.
Monte Vista has also been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a massive bump to their 13-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.6 points per game. As for Steele Canyon, their win bumped their record up to 12-9.
Monte Vista and Steele Canyon were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in February of 2022, but Monte Vista came up empty-handed after a 52-51 defeat. Will Monte Vista have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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