Pueblo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 74-70 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vista Grande Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 45-39 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Pueblo had strong showings from Ryan Amare, who went 10 for 15 en route to 25 points, and Anthony Carranza, who went 10 for 15 en route to 21 points plus eight rebounds and three steals. Aiden Cruz was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 14 points plus seven rebounds.
Pueblo's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Vista Grande, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pueblo will venture away from home to take on Catalina Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Vista Grande, they and Salpointe Catholic are set to duel on Wednesday.
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