Marana extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They came up short against the Buena Colts, falling 71-47. The Tigers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Colts from their previous meeting back in December of 2024.
Marquez Roebuck
| 12/05/25 vs Buena | 6 |
| 12/02/25 @ Desert Ridge | 3 |
| 02/04/25 @ Sunnyside | 3 |
| 01/24/25 vs Rincon/University | 4 |
| 01/10/25 vs Casa Grande | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Marana lost, don't look at Marquez Roebuck. Despite the final result, he went 9-for-19 on his way to 21 points and six steals. Roebuck has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last ten times he's played. Sean Roebuck was another key player, putting up three points in addition to eight boards and five assists.
As for Buena, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 75.8 points this season.
Buena's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Thomas Welker led the charge by scoring 14 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Ricardo Brooks, who posted two points in addition to seven boards, seven steals, and six assists.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Marana will head out to challenge Mountain View at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers' defense better be ready for this one: the Mountain Lions have averaged an impressive 55.5 points per game this season. As for Buena, they will venture away from home to square off against Mica Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Colts will need to watch out since the Thunderbolts have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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