It was a proper cat-fight when McCurdy challenged Penasco on Saturday. The Bobcats took a 40-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The Bobcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
Kaileb Atencio had another great game (as he tends to do), going 7-for-14 on his way to 20 points for Penasco. What's more, Atencio also posted a 67% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in February of 2025. Xzavier Montoya was another key player, putting up eight points.
McCurdy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Penasco, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8.
Looking ahead, McCurdy will square off against Jemez Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warrior have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Penasco, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 54-31 victory against Estancia on the 12th.
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