Independence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 30-26 heartbreaker at the hands of the Copper Canyon Aztecs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Aztecs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 33-28 back in January.
Copper Canyon was led to victory by Consolet Komya and Julissa Rocha. Komya almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine boards, while Rocha posted six points and ten steals. Those nine rebounds gave Komya a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lorrine Bryley, who put up four points and five steals.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Copper Canyon, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-14 record this season.
Independence wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 39-21 defeat against Sierra Linda on the 13th. As for Copper Canyon, they have also already played their next matchup, a 32-31 win against Glendale on the 13th.
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