Sahuarita can finally bid farewell to their 18-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They managed a 56-52 victory over the Willcox Cowboys. The score was all tied up 16-16 at the break, but the Mustangs were the better team in the second half.
Sahuarita got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gabe Epling out in front who went 5 of 11 on his way to 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ruben Villalba, who went 6 of 14 on his way to 14 points.
Willcox's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caden Hooper, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds. That's the most boards Hooper has posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was JD Whetten, who posted 11 points and three steals.
Sahuarita's victory ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-6. As for Willcox, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Sahuarita didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 74-58 loss against Cactus Shadows on the 7th. As for Willcox, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 42-38 win against Bisbee on the 6th.
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