Barstow was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 54-45 to the Granite Hills Cougars. The Aztecs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Barstow's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emersyn Ebel, who went 5 of 10 en route to 10 points along with five boards and five steals. Emily Franco was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Barstow's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Granite Hills, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Barstow will host Adelanto at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Granite Hills, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Silverado at 6:30 p.m. Silverado will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Granite Hills surely won't give up without a fight.
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