It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Pinnacle can now relate to. They took a 61-45 bruising from the Altamont Longhorns on Monday. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now lost three in a row.
Pinnacle's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Santiago Alamillo, who posted six points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Joey Howell, who en route to 14 points.
Altamont's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Luke Tew, who to rack up 18 points and six boards. What's more, Tew posted two steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Breyden Jessen, who on his way to 15 points and six rebounds.
Pinnacle's defeat dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Altamont, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-18.
Pinnacle does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Altamont, they will take on Rich at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rich will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Altamont surely won't give up without a fight.
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