Sunnyside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took an 89-74 bruising from the Vista Grande Spartans. The Blue Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2021.
Manuel Moreno
| 01/10/25 @ Vista Grande | 35 |
| 01/07/25 vs Ironwood Ridge | 29 |
| 01/04/25 @ San Tan Foothills | 36 |
| 01/03/25 vs Payson | 23 |
| 01/03/25 vs Bradshaw Mountain | 26 |
Despite the loss, Sunnyside still got an impressive performance from Manuel Moreno, who went 13 for 18 on his way to 35 points and five rebounds. The contest was Moreno's 11th in a row with at least ten points. Carlos Noriega was another key player, as he made all 6 shots he took racking up 13 points.
Even though they lost, Sunnyside was working as a unit and finished the game with 25 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Sunnyside's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Vista Grande, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Sunnyside wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 77-46 defeat against Casa Grande on the 15th. Vista Grande has also already played their next contest, a 59-54 win against Canyon del Oro on the 17th.
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