Basketball Recap: Sofia Garcia Key Part of a Team Effort in Scorpions Win

By Team Reports Nov 9, 2024, 5:38am

Basketball Recap: Horizon Scorpions vs. Ysleta Indians

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Horizon hadn't done well against Ysleta recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Horizon Scorpions walked away with a 31-20 victory over the Ysleta Indians. This was payback for the Scorpions, who suffered a 54-25 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Horizon to victory, but perhaps none more so than Sofia Garcia, who scored nine points. Priscilla Rodriguez was another key player, posting three points plus four steals.

Horizon's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Ysleta, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Horizon will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Harmony Science Academy at 6:00 p.m. Horizon's defense has only allowed 27 points per game this season, so Harmony Science Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Ysleta, they will challenge El Dorado at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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