Tucson High Magnet School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 69-64 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sahuaro Cougars. The Badgers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Tucson High Magnet School's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Malaki Cunningham-Hiadzi, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. Nitai Buchler also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
It was another big night for Cisco Llamas, who posted 21 points in addition to five assists and three steals for Sahuaro. Llamas is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jamal Ali, who scored 11 points and seven rebounds.
Tucson High Magnet School's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Sahuaro, their win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-1.
Tucson High Magnet School wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 65-38 loss against Highland on the 16th. Sahuaro has also already played their next matchup, a 53-35 victory against Cholla on the 10th.
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