The Rancho Dominguez Lobos had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 39-36 victory over Carson on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Rancho Dominguez has posted since December 9, 2023.
Several Colts players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jacob Ortega, who scored 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake McCall, who scored ten points.
Rancho Dominguez's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-15. As for Carson, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rancho Dominguez will face off against Narbonne at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Carson won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Arcadia at 2:30 p.m. on January 13th. Arcadia presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Carson in California (Arcadia is ranked 127th, while Carson is ranked 771st).
