The Sierra Vista Dons will square off against the Pioneer Titans at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Sierra Vista finally turned things around against Sonora on Saturday. They walked away with a 69-57 victory over the Raiders. The Dons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Sierra Vista's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aaron Buna, who went 12 for 20 en route to 33 points plus six steals. With that strong performance, Buna is now averaging an impressive 18.4 points per game. Another player making a difference was Ethan Guevara, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pioneer, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They breezed by Nogales to the tune of 74-40 on Tuesday. The Titans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 34 points or more this season.
Pioneer's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Sierra Vista, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Sierra Vista skirted past Pioneer 68-65 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Sierra Vista repeat their success, or does Pioneer have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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