The La Junta Tigers scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They came out on top against James Irwin by a score of 62-53. The win was a breath of fresh air for La Junta as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Monze Alvidres went supernova for La Junta, going 7 for 13 from beyond the arc en route to 30 points and 3 assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Alvidres has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Gavin Denahy, who scored ten points.
Matthew Lebron and Logan Werner certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Lebron scored 26 points along with six rebounds and four steals, while Werner scored 19 points along with five rebounds. Lebron is crushing the point category: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. Anthony Lazcano Lopez was another key contributor, scoring two points.
La Junta's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-16. As for James Irwin, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 13-7.
La Junta didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 60-54 defeat vs. Pueblo Centennial on the 17th. James Irwin has also already played their next matchup, a 60-43 win against Evangel Christian Academy on the 16th.
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