Southwest EC was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 37-25 to the Holtville Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 37-27 two weeks ago.
Holtville can attribute much of their success to Mallorie Kellum, who posted 11 points along with seven rebounds and six steals. Kellum has become a key player for Holtville: the team is 3-1 when she posts at least three steals, but 4-13 otherwise. Hope Nery was another key player, putting up nine points.
Southwest EC's defeat dropped their record down to 3-20. As for Holtville, their victory bumped their record up to 7-14.
Southwest EC wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 56-16 loss against Central on the 5th. As for Holtville, they will challenge Brawley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brawley will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Holtville surely won't give up without a fight.
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