If Stafford wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Macksville, they should've done a better job of containing Isabela Ortiz. The Macksville Mustangs took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 63-23 victory over the Stafford Trojans thanks in part to Ortiz, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 12 steals. She is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games.
| 12/12/23 vs Central Christian | 6 |
| 12/20/24 @ Stafford | 4 |
| 12/06/24 @ Ness City | 2 |
| 12/13/24 vs Sublette | 2 |
| 01/19/24 vs Sunrise Christian Academy | 2 |
The team also got some help courtesy of Maria Garcia, who posted six points and three steals. What's more, she also racked up four assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2023.
The win got Macksville back to even at 3-3. As for Stafford, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4.
Macksville will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Hodgeman County at 6:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Hodgeman County's defense has only allowed 28.2 points per game this season, so Macksville's offense will have their work cut out for them. Stafford will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Otis-Bison on January 7, 2025. Stafford is facing Otis-Bison at the right time seeing as Otis-Bison is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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