Swink had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the La Junta Tigers by a score of 52-41 on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Swink's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Miley James, who posted 12 points and eight boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jocelynn James, who earned seven points along with five assists and four steals.
Swink was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as La Junta only posted seven assists.
When it comes to explaining why La Junta lost, don't look at Isabelle Aragon. Despite the final result, she went 6 of 8 on her way to 14 points and six boards. Aragon has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Katalina Salas was another key player, putting up eight points.
Swink wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 64-20 loss against Monte Vista on the 7th. As for La Junta, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 49-48 win against Crowley County on the 7th.
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