California High School Basketball - Ventura nips Rio Mesa
January 5, 2024: Ventura, CA 93001 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Ventura Cougars (Ventura, CA) and the visiting Rio Mesa Spartans (Oxnard, CA), saw Ventura's basketball squad hold off Rio Mesa by a tally of 57-52.
With the victory, Ventura improves its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Village Christian (Sun Valley, CA) to play the Crusaders in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 11-6. Village Christian lost 65-60 in their recent league challenge against Maranatha (Pasadena, CA)
Next up, the Spartans play the Oxnard Yellowjackets (Oxnard, CA) in a Channel challenge, on Monday, January 8. Rio Mesa will attempt to improve on its 5-10 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a 14-4 record after their 47-45 league win over Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA).