The Justin Garza Guardians and the Wasco Tigers will face off at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday without much rest, having both just played. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Justin Garza had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They had just enough and edged out Stockdale 44-41.
Justin Garza's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Auburn Santos, who posted 18 points. Kenya Newsome was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Meanwhile, Wasco hadn't done well against South recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Tigers blew past the Spartans 45-20. The Tigers not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since December 26, 2024 (when they won 61-10).
Wasco's win came from a few key players Justin Garza will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Vianey Velasquez, who had nine points along with six assists and five steals. Those six assists gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jaelynn Juarez, who earned ten points and six steals.
Justin Garza didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Wasco in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, but they still walked away with a 32-27 victory. Will the Guardians repeat their success, or do the Tigers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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