Basketball Recap: La Joya Community Starts Season with Win Against Kofa

La Joya Community took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They put the hurt on the Kofa Kings with a sharp 70-44 win. The victory continues a trend for the Fighting Lobos in their matchups with the Kings: they've now won three in a row.

Jaseer Willis

Points (Career)

11/21/25 vs Kofa	24
02/07/25 @ Copper Canyon	17
02/11/25 vs Sierra Linda	15
12/10/24 vs Marcos de Niza	15
01/17/25 @ Independence	14

La Joya Community was led to victory by Jaseer Willis and Isaiah Carter. Willis shot 56% from the field en route to 24 points in addition to eight boards and six steals, while Carter almost dropped a double-double with 23 points and nine rebounds. Those 24 points gave Willis a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Billy Mpoyi, who posted four points.

La Joya Community smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 23 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Despite the loss, Kofa still got an impressive performance from Jayven Wynn, who went 5-for-6 to rack up 14 points. Another player making a difference was Jose Montoya, who put up 11 points.

Kofa's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

La Joya Community has already played their next contest, a 50-48 win against Phoenix Christian on the 24th. As for Kofa, they will venture away from home to square off against Somerton at 5:30 p.m. on December 1.