Basketball Recap: Marcos de Niza Padres vs. South Mountain Jaguars
Marcos de Niza had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They snuck past the South Mountain Jaguars with a 58-54 victory on Monday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Padres as it put an end to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Marcos de Niza's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Solo Washington, who went 9 for 16 en route to 23 points plus five rebounds and three blocks. What's more, Washington also posted a 56% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2023. Jeidarion Richard was another key player, scoring 16 points in addition to five rebounds and two steals.
Marcos de Niza smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches dating back to last season.
South Mountain's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Omari Hollin, who scored ten points along with three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Nick Robinson, who posted eight points plus two steals.
South Mountain is on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Marcos de Niza has already played their next matchup, a 76-73 loss against Westview on the 26th. As for South Mountain, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 59-57 defeat against Fairfax on the 26th.
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