Socorro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 47-39 to the Eastlake Falcons. The Bulldogs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Falcons earlier this season, when they won 40-33.
When it comes to explaining why Socorro lost, don't look at Giselle Medrano. Despite the final result, she posted 14 points. That was a full 35.9% of Socorro's points, marking the third time in a row she's scored more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nataly Dominguez, who earned 11 points and seven boards.
Eastlake got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Karina Ramos- Jurado out in front who had 12 points and six steals. Ramos- Jurado is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Alana Drayton was another key player, putting up 11 points and five rebounds.
Socorro's defeat dropped their record down to 12-15. As for Eastlake, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 17-11.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Franklin the next time they take the court. Socorro will host Franklin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Eastlake will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on January 28th.
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