Sahuarita hadn't done well against Rio Rico recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Sahuarita Mustangs secured a 66-61 W over the Rio Rico Hawks. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 75-46 back in January.
Ruben Villalba
| 02/11/25 @ Rio Rico | 83% |
| 12/14/24 vs Baboquivari | 80% |
| 12/16/24 @ Rincon/University | 71% |
| 12/07/24 vs Cactus Shadows | 67% |
| 12/12/24 vs Benson | 60% |
Sahuarita's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ruben Villalba, who went 6-for-9 on his way to 17 points and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Villalba a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (83%). Another player making a difference was Zack Myhre, who went 7-for-14 en route to 18 points and eight boards.
Sahuarita smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matches.
Several Hawks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ivan Arvizu, who went 6-for-11 from beyond the arc to rack up 20 points and three steals. Arvizu is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 47% in the last three games he's played. Francisco Alday was another key player, dropping a double-double with ten points and 13 rebounds.
Sahuarita's victory bumped their record up to 12-15. As for Rio Rico, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-22.
As of now, neither Sahuarita nor Rio Rico have any future games scheduled.
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