Basketball Recap: Preston Heater's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Moffat over Antonito

Moffat was the 54-31 winner over Antonito when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Moffat Cowboys fell to the Antonito Trojans 45-40. The Cowboys' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

Moffat's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Preston Heater, who posted 16 points. That was a full 40% of Moffat's points, marking the third time in a row he's had more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Diego Fries, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds and four steals.

Antonito's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rylan Trant, who earned ten points. Octavian Martinez was another key player, putting up ten points.

Moffat's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Antonito, their win bumped their record up to 2-10.

Moffat wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 62-41 victory against Lake City on the 8th. As for Antonito, they have also already played their next contest, a 44-35 win against Centennial on the 8th.