This season hasn't been kind to the Antonito Trojans, who are still winless after their seventh game. They fell just short of Moffat by a score of 45-42. Antonito has struggled against Moffat recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Antonito lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Destanaya Quintana, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds. That's the first time this season that Quintana scored 15 or more points. Luz Elena Parra was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with nine rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Antonito smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Antonito bumped their record down to 0-7 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only four points. As for Moffat, their win bumped their record up to 2-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Antonito won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Creede at 5:00 p.m. on January 13th. Moffat on the road again on Saturday and play against Lake City at 2:00 p.m. on January 13th.
