The Exeter Monarchs will head out on the road to take on the Atascadero Greyhounds at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hopefully Exeter focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 28 on Friday.
Last Friday, things could have been worse for Exeter, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 49-35 loss to Reedley. Exeter has struggled against Reedley recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Natasha Anguiano, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Chloe Sparrow was another key contributor, scoring six points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Atascadero has not done well against Pioneer Valley recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Atascadero had just enough and edged Pioneer Valley out 49-46. The win made it back-to-back wins for Atascadero.
Exeter's defeat dropped their record down to 17-11. As for Atascadero, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-15.
Exeter won a contest that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, slipping by Atascadero 36-35. Will Exeter repeat their success, or does Atascadero have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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