Live Action: Los Alamos @ St Pius X – 12/12/23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final Score: St Pius X 81 Los Alamos 44</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player of the Game: [player_tooltip player_id='1897907' first='Jason' last='Montoya'], St Pius - 23 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast, 2 stl</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leader in Points: [player_tooltip player_id='1897907' first='Jason' last='Montoya'], St Pius - 23</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leader in Rebounds: Zach Mauro, Los Alamos - 7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leader in Assists: [player_tooltip player_id='1897907' first='Jason' last='Montoya'], St Pius - 6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leader in Steals: [player_tooltip player_id='1897907' first='Jason' last='Montoya'] &amp; Kenny Zamora, St Pius - 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leader in Blocks: [player_tooltip player_id='2141492' first='Christian' last='Perea'], St Pius - 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St Pius was utterly dominant in this matchup, controlling the game from the get-go. Los Alamos couldn't get anything going, and only 3 players recorded points for the Hilltoppers. Pius was able to use their balanced attack of three-point shooting and fast break layups to tear up Los Alamos' defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1897907' first='Jason' last='Montoya']</strong> was dominant in all aspects of the game, putting up 23 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. He showed his sharpshooting abilities from everywhere around the perimeter. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2141492' first='Christian' last='Perea']</strong> didn't seem to miss a shot in this contest either, putting up 15 points, all on threes, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kenny Zamora</strong> was able to insert himself on both ends of the floor, putting up 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals, and showing his motor and speed as he caused problems for Los Alamos. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679989' first='Cade' last='Freeze'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2684214' first='Mason' last='Montoya']</strong> showed off their versatility as well, with Freeze putting up 11 points and 4 rebounds, and Montoya putting up 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1300482' first='Josiah' last='Fresquez']</strong> was one of the lone bright spots for the Hilltoppers, putting up 19 points, primarily on mid-range jumpers and layups. He showed his speed and lethal spin move to get to his spots. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1300383' first='Niko' last='Garcia']</strong> showed his ability to get to the basket, putting up 19 points and 3 rebounds, and giving Los Alamos life at moments during the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->