Wildcats
| 12/09/24 @ Thatcher | 48-42 |
| 12/05/24 vs Empire | 68-17 |
| 12/02/24 @ Santa Rita | 65-14 |
Morenci hadn't done well against Thatcher recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Morenci Wildcats snuck past the Thatcher Eagles with a 48-42 victory. The win was just business as usual for the Wildcats, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Morenci's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tiara Jones led the charge by dropping a double-double on 20 points and 15 boards. Jones is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. Adriana Carbajal was another key player, putting up 13 points and three steals.
Morenci's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Thatcher, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Morenci will challenge St. Johns at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Thatcher, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 64-25 loss against Show Low on the 10th.
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