The Moffat Cowboys's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They were outmatched by Sierra Grande at home and fell 45-11. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Moffat in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost five in a row.
Sierra Grande's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaylyn Quezada led the charge by dropping a double-double on 16 points and 11 steals. Quezada is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed five or more in the last nine games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alexia Gonzalez, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Moffat's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Sierra Grande, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 5-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Moffat will take on the at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Colorado (Lake City is ranked 326th, while the Cowboys are ranked 323rd). As for Sierra Grande, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Thunderbirds at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.