El Monte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 66-6 loss at the hands of the El Rancho Dons . The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-6.
El Rancho's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carissa Basurto led the charge by going 7 for 12 from beyond the arc on her way to 23 points and five rebounds. Those 23 points gave Basurto a new career-high. Emery Riker was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 18 boards.
El Monte's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for El Rancho, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. El Monte will face off against Gabrielino at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for El Rancho, they will take on La Serna at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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