After losing to Sargent the last time they met, Del Norte decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Del Norte Tigers escaped with a win on Friday against the Sargent Farmers by the margin of a single free throw, 38-37. The score was all tied up 13-13 at the break, but the Tigers were the better team in the second half.
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Leading Del Norte to victory were Lashawn Trujillo and Tytus Atencio. Trujillo posted seven points and ten rebounds, while Atencio had 15 points and eight boards. What's more, Trujillo also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in January of 2024.
Despite the loss, Sargent still got an impressive performance from Fernando Venzor, who went 5 for 10 en route to 13 points and five boards.
Del Norte's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-7. As for Sargent, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Del Norte wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 37-34 loss against Crested Butte on the 1st. Sargent has also already played their next matchup, a 61-27 defeat against Sanford on the 1st.
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