The Cienega Bobcats will take on the Nogales Apaches at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Cienega's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
It was a proper cat-fight when Cienega challenged Marana on Tuesday. Cienega came out on top against Marana by a score of 82-71.
| 01/14/25 vs Marana | 26 |
| 01/04/25 vs Prescott | 21 |
| 11/29/24 vs Mesquite | 19 |
| 01/10/25 @ Flowing Wells | 19 |
| 01/03/25 vs Willow Canyon | 18 |
Thomas Noyes continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 26 points and 14 rebounds. Those 26 points gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Evan Golembieski, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 boards.
Cienega smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Nogales can bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 66-42 margin over Desert View. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Apaches have posted since November 30, 2024.
Cienega's win bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Nogales, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-10.
Cienega strolled past Nogales when the teams last played back in January of 2024 by a score of 76-61. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Nogales' Diego Ortega, who went 11 of 25 en route to 27 points and six rebounds. Now that he won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for Cienega to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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