The San Benito boys basketball team ended its longest losing
streak of the season at three games after a 61-55 win over visiting
Monte Vista Christian on Friday night.
The Balers wanted to gain a little momentum going into the
Tri-County Athletic League opener on Thursday at Live Oak.
San Benito was able to pull away in the fourth quarter, hitting
several big free throws and three pointers down the stretch to go
on a 17-12 run.
The San Benito boys basketball team ended its longest losing streak of the season at three games after a 61-55 win over visiting Monte Vista Christian on Friday night.
The Balers wanted to gain a little momentum going into the Tri-County Athletic League opener on Thursday at Live Oak.
San Benito was able to pull away in the fourth quarter, hitting several big free throws and three pointers down the stretch to go on a 17-12 run.
“The team played a good second half,” said Baler coach David Kaplansky. “It was nice because we got a good balance of scoring.”
The Balers finished up the preseason at 11-5 but could have easily been at 14-2 after losing three games by a combined total of seven points.
“Hopefully, we have learned some things about close games so we have that experience going into league,” Kaplansky said. “Live Oak is playing well right now. We need to match their intensity level, especially at the beginning of the game in their home environment.”
Monte Vista 17 11 15 12––55
San Benito 14 15 15 17––61
Monte Vista: Moore 22, Ingram 11, Tuttle 4, Jones 10, McNulty 5, Holmes 3
San Benito: Sharp 13, Butler 15, Moisa 14, Davis 11, Bautista 3, Taylor 2, Isaacson 3
Three pointers–– MV-Ingram, McNulty. SB-Moisa (2), Davis (2) Bautista, Isaacson.
