The Willcox Cowboys lost against the Bisbee Pumas back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Willcox was beaten by the Pumas 75-48. Willcox has struggled against the Pumas recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Willcox's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Lane Whetten, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds, and Caden Hooper who scored ten points. Emiliano Chavez was another key contributor, scoring two points along with four steals.
It was another big night for Jose Mendez, who scored 23 points along with five assists and two steals for Bisbee. Mendez hasn't dropped below 23 points for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Sebastian Lopez, who scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Willcox's loss dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Bisbee, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-9.
Willcox is on the road again on Monday and plays the Roughriders at 7:00 p.m. on January 29th. Pima presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Cowboys in Arizona (the Roughriders are ranked 139th, while the Cowboys are ranked 281st). As for Bisbee, they will be playing at home against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Santa Rita is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
