Hanford West extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 1-3. They lost 67-42 to the Monache Marauders. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Marauders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2021.
When it comes to explaining why Hanford West lost, don't look at Donnovan Smith. Despite the final result, he shot 41% from the field on his way to 18 points in addition to six steals and five boards. Another player making a difference was Jaden Zuniga, who posted nine points and five rebounds.
As for Monache, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.7 points over those games.
It was another big night for Gabriel Carbajal, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 16 boards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 9 rebounds per game. Ruben Ramirez also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Coming up, Hanford West will take on Mission Oak at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Monache, they have already played their next contest, a 64-56 loss against Stockdale on the 2nd.
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