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| 02/28/25 - Away | 48-34 W |
| 02/05/25 - Home | 47-44 W |
| 12/05/23 - Away | 48-64 L |
| 12/06/22 - Home | 46-53 L |
| 02/09/18 - Away | 67-52 W |
| + 2 more games |
La Junta fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back wins it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They enjoyed a cozy 48-34 victory over the Rye Thunderbolts on Friday. The score was all tied up 20-20 at the break, but the Tigers were the better team in the second half.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead La Junta to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tony Rodriguez, who posted nine points and six steals. With that strong performance, Rodriguez is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. Alfred Furtado also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
When it comes to explaining why Rye lost, don't look at Isaiah Guzman. Despite the final result, he had 14 points in addition to five assists and five steals. That's the most steals Guzman has posted since back in December of 2024. Wyatt Scheid was another key player, putting up four points and 22 rebounds.
La Junta's record is now 8-14. As for Rye, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.
La Junta wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 66-44 loss against Florence on the 1st. As for Rye, they have also already played their next game, a 67-39 win against James Irwin on the 1st.
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