Castaic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were beaten by the Canyon Cowboys 93-45. While losing is never fun, the Coyotes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 812th, while the Cowboys are ranked 96th).
Castaic's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wesley Tucker, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alvin Clark, who put up ten points.
Canyon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eric Kubel led the charge by putting up 23 points. Kubel's evening made it ten games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Isaac Yuhico was another key player, posting 24 points.
Castaic's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Canyon, they pushed their record up to 16-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Castaic will welcome Saugus at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Saugus will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Castaic surely won't give up without a fight. As for Canyon, they are taking a road trip to challenge Hart at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Canyon's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last ten matches.
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