Montezuma-Cortez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 49-25 to the Montrose Red Hawks. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 227th, while the Red Hawks are ranked 39th).
It was another big night for Mayce Oberg, who went 8 of 16 on her way to 19 points and seven rebounds for Montrose. That's the most boards Oberg has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lilly Nelson, who posted eight points and ten rebounds.
Montezuma-Cortez's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Montrose, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-1.
Montezuma-Cortez wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 69-47 defeat against Pagosa Springs on the 25th. Montrose has also already played their next contest, a 43-38 win against Durango on the 24th.
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