The Mayer Wildcats suffered their biggest defeat since November 29, 2023 on Tuesday. They had to suffer through a rough 58-20 loss at the hands of Salome. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Mayer has scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Mayer lost, one person who can't be blamed is Earl Williams. Despite the final result, he scored nine points along with 11 rebounds and two steals. Williams is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played.
Salome's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Edgar Gamez, who scored 18 points. Jovany Calderon was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Mayer bumped their record down to 3-11 with that loss, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Salome, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mayer will take on North Valley Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Salome, they will head out on the road to square off against Desert Heights Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
