Tornillo extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping them down to 1-7. They were dealt a 40-11 loss at the hands of the Horizon Scorpions. The contest marked the Coyotes' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Melanie Rubalcava was Tornillo's leading scorer, having posted five points.
As for Horizon, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Horizon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Azul Rivera led the charge by putting up eight points and 11 boards. That's the most points Rivera has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Nathalay Ortiz, who had seven points along with ten rebounds and five steals.
Tornillo wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 35-21 win against Loretto on the 5th. As for Horizon, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 46-16 defeat against Canutillo on the 5th.
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