It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact the Pueblo South Colts can now relate to. They fell to the Trojans 48-42. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Pueblo South has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Pueblo South still got an impressive performance from Maurice Austin, who scored 29 points along with five steals. Austin is crushing the point category: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Caeden Herrera, who scored nine points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Cole Corner was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 28 points and nine rebounds for Longmont. It was the first time this season that Corner pulled down eight or more rebounds. Suge Valles was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
This is the second loss in a row for Pueblo South and nudges their season record down to 13-11. As for Longmont, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season.
Pueblo South does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Longmont, they will head out on the road to face off against Northfield at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Northfield will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something Longmont surely won't give up without a fight.
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