The Pinnacle had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They snuck past the Wellington Eagles with a 63-57 win on Wednesday.
The Pinnacle's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caleb Arellano, who went 6 for 14 en route to 20 points plus three steals. Mario Munoz was another key player, posting 15 points plus seven rebounds and three steals.
Luke Moore and Casey Mesko certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Moore dropped a double-double on 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Mesko dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. Moore is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan Blehm, who had seven points.
The Pinnacle has already played their next matchup, a 76-26 win against Aurora West College Prep Academy on the 6th. As for Wellington, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they challenge Thompson Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wellington will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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