Basketball Game Recap: Alturas Prep Pumas vs. Mackay Miners

By Team Reports Feb 8, 2024, 4:48pm

Recap: Alturas Prep Pumas vs. Mackay Miners

The Alturas Prep Pumas's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fourth straight defeat. They fell 53-44 to Mackay.

Mackay was led to victory by Ruger Nicholls and Kaizer Summers. Nicholls dropped a double-double on 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Summers dropped a double-double on 30 points and 21 rebounds. Summers is crushing the rebound category: he's posted at least ten every time he's taken the court this season.

Alturas Prep has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season. As for Mackay, the win got them back to even at 10-10.

Alturas Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mackay, they will head out on the road to take on North Gem at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Idaho (Mackay is ranked 130th, while North Gem is ranked 109th).