Santa Rita was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Morenci Wildcats 73-38. The Eagles lost against the Wildcats in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 93-25 score last time.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was David Gonzales, who had 12 points plus seven rebounds and six steals. Gonzales is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least four every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of James Green, who earned 11 points plus five rebounds and three steals.
Santa Rita's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Santa Rita won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against St. Augustine Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Morenci, they will venture away from home to square off against Empire at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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