Sabino extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Monday, dropping them down to 0-4. They took a blow against the Flowing Wells Caballeros, falling 62-26. The Sabercats lost against the Caballeros in their previous head to head back in November of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 52-40 score last time.
Sabino lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Alexis Jimenez, who posted nine points. Another player making a difference was Mya Rustand, who scored eight points.
As for Flowing Wells, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 54.5 points this season.
Flowing Wells was led to victory by Allison Verdugo and Hope Howell. Verdugo shot 78% from the field to rack up 18 points and seven rebounds, while Howell went 7-for-13 on her way to 16 points and six boards. Those 78% shooting accuracy gave Verdugo a new career-high. Leila Whitaker was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to five assists and five steals.
Sabino wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 49-41 win against Coolidge on the 25th. As for Flowing Wells, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 49-29 victory against Walden Grove on the 24th.
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