Altamont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Tabiona Tigers, falling 46-22. While losing is never fun, the Longhorns can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked 117th, while the Tigers are ranked 32nd).
Tabiona's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Peyton Pippy, who posted seven points and three steals. Pippy is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Maycee Rhoades, who put up 13 points and six steals.
Altamont's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Tabiona, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Altamont will square off against Manila at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Tabiona, they will face off against Tintic at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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