Willcox hadn't done well against Tombstone recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Willcox Cowboys skirted past the Tombstone Yellow Jackets 42-40. This was a revenge game for the Cowboys: when they faced off against the Yellow Jackets back in November of 2024, they had to take a 55-45 loss.
Willcox's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maddie Bennett, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Burright, who posted 13 points and seven boards.
Several Yellow Jackets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Damaris Alvarez, who earned 13 points. Alvarez has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jessa Maldonado, who had eight points.
Willcox's win bumped their record up to 13-5. As for Tombstone, their defeat ended a 14-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 17-4.
Willcox wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 41-40 loss against Bisbee on the 16th. Tombstone has also already played their next matchup, a 78-9 victory against San Miguel on the 21st.
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