Basketball Recap: Burges Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Victory

Mustangs

Previous 4 Games

02/17/26 vs Canutillo	72-43
02/13/26 @ Jefferson	76-33
02/10/26 @ Chapin	56-50
02/06/26 vs El Paso	74-61

Burges had won three straight games and Anthony Rubio did his part to make it four on Tuesday. The Mustangs claimed a resounding 72-43 win over the Canutillo Eagles for which the team can thank Rubio, who went 8-for-15 to rack up 18 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals. Burges is undefeated when Rubio posts three or more steals, but 8-11 otherwise.

The team also got some help courtesy of Marcus Sanchez, who posted 13 points and three steals. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times he's played.

Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brendan Cruz, who had seven points and four steals. Jovanni Ortiz was another key player, putting up seven points and seven boards.

Burges' victory bumped their record up to 21-11. As for Canutillo, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-20 record this season.

Burges wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, an 86-81 win against Hanks on the 24th. Canutillo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.