The North Mustangs are taking a road trip to take on the Pueblo Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pueblo took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on North, who comes in off a win.
North is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Buena 59-30. The Mustangs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 19 contests by 23 points or more this season.
Ayanna Goode
| 02/20/25 vs Buena | 7 |
| 02/13/25 vs McClintock | 3 |
| 02/04/25 @ North Canyon | 4 |
| 01/29/25 vs Carl Hayden Community | 2 |
| 01/27/25 vs Metro Tech | 1 |
| + 12 more games |
North's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ayanna Goode, who went 6-for-13 on her way to 15 points in addition to seven assists and four steals. That's the most assists Goode has posted since back in December of 2024. Xxylina Flores was another key player, putting up 20 points and four steals.
North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Pueblo entered their match against Sunnyside on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Pueblo took a 58-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sunnyside. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
North will have to contain America Cazares as she made an impact in Pueblo's last game. She went 9-for-18 to rack up 28 points. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Espinoza, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 18 boards.
North's victory bumped their record up to 21-5. As for Pueblo, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-5.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: North has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 41.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Pueblo struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.4 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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