La Joya Community had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They strolled past the Kofa Kings with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 68-51. The win was some much needed relief for the Fighting Lobos as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
La Joya Community's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Josiah Hale, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Joseph Rukundo, who went 5 for 9 en route to 15 points plus seven rebounds and two steals.
La Joya Community smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kofa only pulled down six.
Kofa's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jayven Wynn, who went 11 for 19 en route to 25 points, and Luis Negrete, who earned 14 points along with five assists. The dominant performance gave Negrete a new career-high in assists. Mark Mercado was another key player, earning five points.
Kofa's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. La Joya Community will take on North in a tournament on Monday. As for Kofa, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Paradise Valley at 7:00 p.m. on December 4th.
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