It was a proper cat-fight when Mayer took on Chino Valley on Saturday. The Mayer Wildcats came up short against the Chino Valley Cougars, falling 52-30. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 39-28 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
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Despite the loss, Mayer still got an impressive performance from Fatima Morales, who went 5 for 10 on her way to 11 points. That's the most points Morales has posted since back in January.
Even though they lost, Mayer smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in seven consecutive contests.
Mayer has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Chino Valley, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-5.
Mayer and Chino Valley's offenses will be put to the test in their next games. Mayer and Mogollon (who has only given up 24.92 points per game) will meet at 5:30 p.m. on January 8, 2025. Meanwhile, Chino Valley and Highland Prep (who has only given up 27.45 points per game) will meet at 5:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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