The Macksville Mustangs will head out on the road to challenge the Kinsley Coyotes at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Macksville will be strutting in after a victory while Kinsley will be coming in after a defeat.
Macksville took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They secured a 46-41 W over Victoria. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won four in a row.
Macksville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Daniela Reyes led the charge by going 7 of 11 on her way to 15 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Heidy Ortiz, who posted six points and six steals.
Macksville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Kinsley was beaten by Spearville 58-19 on Friday. The Coyotes haven't had much luck with the Lancers recently, as the team's come up short the last nine times they've met.
Macksville pushed their record up to 7-9 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Kinsley, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
Everything came up roses for Macksville against Kinsley in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 53-19 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Macksville since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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