Sahuarita extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-6. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 65-60 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sahuaro Cougars. The Mustangs lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in December of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 93-48 score last time.
Gabe Epling
| 12/02/25 vs Sahuaro | 73% |
| 11/29/25 vs Bourgade Catholic | 22% |
| 11/29/25 vs Combs | 40% |
| 11/28/25 vs Globe | 50% |
| 11/28/25 vs Poston Butte | 14% |
| + 2 more games |
Despite the loss, Sahuarita still got an impressive performance from Gabe Epling, who shot 73% from the field on his way to 17 points and eight rebounds. Thanks to that strong game, Epling now owns an excellent 48.5% shooting accuracy. The team also got some help courtesy of Zack Myhre, who posted 11 points and five boards.
As for Sahuaro, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Those 65 points were actually the fewest they have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Cisco Llamas was his usual excellent self, putting up 20 points along with eight assists and four steals. His big performance that evening made it 14 games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Josh Salter, who scored four points in addition to 13 rebounds and five assists.
Sahuarita has already played their next matchup, a 62-46 victory against Willcox on the 4th. As for Sahuaro, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Catalina Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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