After flying high against Atrisco Heritage Academy last Wednesday, West Mesa came back down to earth. The West Mesa Mustangs fell 44-37 to the Highland Hornets on Friday. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why West Mesa lost, don't look at Monique Sena. Despite the final result, she posted 11 points and five steals. West Mesa is 5-2 when Sena posts three or more steals, but 2-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Alize Castillo, who had eight points and six rebounds.
It was another big night for Rebecca Neal, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine boards for Highland. Neal is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games she's played. Makiaya Ortiz was another key player, putting up ten points.
West Mesa has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for Highland, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7.
West Mesa wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 56-49 victory against Eldorado on the 11th. As for Highland, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 51-47 win against Cibola on the 11th.
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