Sargent's loss ends three-game winning streak on the road

By Team Reports Feb 17, 2024, 3:58pm

Recap: Sargent Farmers vs. Monte Vista Pirates

The Sargent Farmers lost against the Monte Vista Pirates back in February of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Sargent fell 35-24 to Monte Vista. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Sargent has scored all season.

Despite the loss, Sargent still got an impressive performance from Hayden Lester, who scored 11 points along with seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Garcia, who scored four points.

Monte Vista found their leader in underclassman Azariah Hurtado, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds. Kaden Mellott was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with seven rebounds and two steals.

Sargent's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-5. As for Monte Vista, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season.

Sargent will be playing at home against Custer County at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Monte Vista will take on Trinidad at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Monte Vista is coming into the game with four straight victories at home, so Trinidad is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.

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