Eureka was the 58-26 winner over Battle Mountain when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Vandals fell 41-34 to the Longhorns on Thursday.
When it comes to explaining why Eureka lost, don't look at Quil Filippini. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Natalie Bliss, who posted nine points and six boards.
Battle Mountain's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Heaven Martinez led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with nine points and 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Noel Hill, who put up 16 points.
Eureka's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Battle Mountain, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Eureka didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 37-36 loss against Pershing County on the 5th. As for Battle Mountain, they have also already played their next matchup, a 62-10 win against Mineral County on the 5th.
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