Basketball Recap: Yuma Comes Up Short

Yuma lost against Strasburg back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Yuma Outlaws lost to the Strasburg Indians at home by a 44-28 margin. The Outlaws have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Despite the loss, Yuma still got an impressive performance from Berkley Nighswonger, who posted ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey Nighswonger, who had seven points.

Strasburg had a senior duo take command as Peighton Marrero put up 12 points along with eight steals and six boards and Natalie Damron dropped a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Marrero is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 17 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Taryn LaForce, who scored six points and nine boards.

Yuma's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Strasburg, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-4.

Coming up, Yuma will be playing in front of their home fans against Windsor Charter Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Windsor Charter Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Strasburg, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Forge Christian at 4:30 p.m. Strasburg is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.4 points per game this season.