Anselmo-Merna had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Paxton Tigers, falling 46-19. The Coyotes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Anselmo-Merna lost, don't look at Dane Duryea. Despite the final result, he posted ten points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals.
Paxton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Maddex Mcconnell led the charge by going 5 for 12 on his way to 11 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Tanner Hebblethwaite, who put up ten points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals.
Anselmo-Merna wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 49-39 defeat against Sandhills Valley on the 6th. As for Paxton, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 57-29 victory against Medicine Valley on the 6th.
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