Even though the Southwestern Heights Mustangs have not done well against the Syracuse Bulldogs recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Southwestern Heights came out on top against Syracuse by a score of 58-45. The victory was nothing new for Southwestern Heights as they're now sitting on four straight.
Southwestern Heights' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Juanita Puentes, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Puentes has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Brylee Perez, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Southwestern Heights pushed their record up to 5-3 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Syracuse, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Southwestern Heights will be playing in front of their home fans against Stanton County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Kansas (Stanton County is ranked 150th, while Southwestern Heights is ranked 144th). As for Syracuse, they will head out on the road to challenge Lakin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
