The Sahuaro Cougars just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Pueblo Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sahuaro knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully Pueblo likes a good challenge.
Sahuaro is headed into the game having just posted their closest victory since February 7th on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Catalina Foothills, sneaking past 73-70. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won four in a row.
Meanwhile, Pueblo scored the most points they've had this season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They had to suffer through a 95-62 loss at the hands of Catalina Foothills. The Warriors have struggled against the Falcons recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Sahuaro will have to contain Anthony Carranza as he made an impact in Pueblo's last game. He shot 56% from the field to rack up 25 points along with seven boards and five assists. Another player making a difference was Julian Gallegos, who went 6-for-11 on his way to 12 points.
Pueblo's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Sahuaro, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0.
Everything came up roses for Sahuaro against Pueblo in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 67-34 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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