St. Joseph took a 24-point defeat the last time they faced off against Altamont, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Jayhawks narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Longhorns 35-32. The win was some much needed relief for the Jayhawks as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Sofia Evans
| 01/30/26 vs Altamont | 11 |
| 01/29/26 vs Wayne | 5 |
| 01/26/26 @ Providence Hall | 6 |
| 01/21/26 vs Tintic | 7 |
| 01/10/26 vs Tabiona | 4 |
| + 4 more games |
St. Joseph had a senior duo take command as Sofia Evans dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 steals and Lhondyn Tillman posted ten points and three steals. Evans is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season.
Altamont's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ollie Farr, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Sicily Farnsworth was another key player, putting up eight points and seven boards.
St. Joseph's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-8 and their overall record up to 4-15. As for Altamont, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-11.
St. Joseph didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 57-18 loss against Tabiona on the 5th. As for Altamont, they have also already played their next game, a 64-33 defeat against Manila on the 31st.
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