Swink won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Saturday. They came up short against the La Junta Tigers, falling 62-39. The game marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Monze Alvidrez was his usual excellent self, going 10 for 19 on his way to 27 points and three steals for La Junta. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Remick, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.
Swink's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for La Junta, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Swink will host Kim/Branson at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. La Junta will take on Buena Vista in a holiday battle at at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Buena Vista will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something La Junta surely won't give up without a fight.
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