For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Center Hill and Saltillo meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Thursday. The Mustangs fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 48-45. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 58-53 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Saltillo's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jeremiah Foster, who posted 19 points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jack Howell, who put up 12 points along with seven boards and three steals.
Center Hill's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Saltillo, their record now sits at 5-2.
Looking ahead, Center Hill will challenge Grenada at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will be up against the Chargers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 52.6 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Saltillo, they have already played their next game, a 67-55 victory against New Site on the 5th.
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