Hanna skates past Rivera with ease

By Team Reports Feb 15, 2024, 10:45am

Recap: Hanna Golden Eagles vs. Rivera Raiders

The Hanna Golden Eagles were handed a three-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against the Rivera Raiders on Tuesday. Hanna took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 70-41 victory over Rivera. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hanna also won the last time the pair played back in January.

Beto Galarza continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 26 points along with three steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Hanna's points. Another player making a difference was Daniel Torres, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds.

Despite the loss, Rivera still got an impressive performance from Isaiah Cuellar, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Cuellar also posted two blocks for the first time this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Andy Sanchez, who scored eight points.

Hanna's victory bumped their record up to 23-12. As for Rivera, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-13 record this season.

Hanna will look to defend their home court on Friday against San Benito at 7:30 p.m. Hanna is facing San Benito at the right time seeing as San Benito is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Rivera, they will head out on the road to challenge Los Fresnos at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Los Fresnos is facing Rivera at the right time seeing as Rivera is stuck on a three-game losing streak.

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