It was a good run, but the Monte Vista Pirates unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They had to suffer through a rough 54-27 loss at the hands of Pagosa Springs. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Monte Vista has scored all season.
Monte Vista's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alex Marquez, who scored eight points along with two steals. Marquez has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ismael Medina, who scored two points along with two steals.
Pagosa Springs' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathaniel Kinsley, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Ridge Wilson was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Monte Vista's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Pagosa Springs, they pushed their record up to 21-1 with that win, which was their ninth straight at home.
Monte Vista will take on Sargent at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Monte Vista focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 15 on Tuesday. As for Pagosa Springs, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Del Norte at 6:00 p.m. Hopefully Pagosa Springs is not getting complacent considering they own a much higher rank in Colorado (they are ranked 21st, while Del Norte is ranked 262nd).
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