Pueblo East had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Aurora Central Trojans 70-49 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Eagles have posted since January 21st.
Jaden Garcia
| 02/25/25 vs Aurora Central | 23 |
| 02/20/25 vs Pueblo County | 8 |
| 02/17/25 @ Pueblo Central | 19 |
| 02/15/25 @ Harrison | 14 |
| 02/10/25 vs Pueblo South | 19 |
| + 11 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pueblo East to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jaden Garcia, who went 6-for-11 from beyond the arc on his way to 23 points and four steals. That's the most points Garcia has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Enzo Pecoraro, who had eight points in addition to eight assists and six boards.
Pueblo East smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Aurora Central still got an impressive performance from Alejandro (Alex) Flores, who went 8-for-16 to rack up 24 points. Ual Yonas was another key player, putting up eight points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Pueblo East is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. Aurora Central has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
Pueblo East will challenge Windsor at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Windsor is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.7 points per game this season. Aurora Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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