Basketball Recap: Laton Mustangs vs. Alpaugh Buffalos
If Alpaugh wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Laton, they should've done a better job of containing Gabriella Alvarado. The Laton Mustangs took down the Alpaugh Buffalos 34-19 on Saturday thanks in part to Alvarado, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 15 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in threes (three).
Laton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Alpaugh saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Josefina Marquez scored six points along with two steals.
Laton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Alpaugh, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Laton will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Tranquillity at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Alpaugh, they will take on Maricopa at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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