Thursday, January 14, 2010

Steers Roll Past The Alamo


By Nicky Romero
For the Mountain Mail

MAGDALENA – The No. 8 Magdalena Steers defeated the Alamo Cougars 71-41, winning its second district game of the season. The Steers are 8-2 overall and 2-0 in district play, while the Cougars fell to 3-9.
The Steers and the Cougars battled in the first two quarters of play. The Steeers started with a 6-2 lead but with 3:30 remaining, the Cougars rallied for an 8-6 advantage.
The Steers, though, led after the first quarter 14-12.
With their man-to-man full-court press, the Steers slowed down and started to wear out the Cougars’ offensive threats. Magdalena’s Reg Peralto connected on three three-pointers in the second quarter to take a 33-24 halftime lead.
Magdalena coach Jory Mirabal made some offensive and defensive adjustments to take charge of the game.
Bryce Milligan put the defensive stops on the Cougars’ big man John Padilla, allowing Padilla to score just two points in the third quarter. Milligan scored 10 points in the third quarter and the Steers extended their advantage to 50-33.
In the fourth quarter, Magdalena guard Ryan Alguirre scored 10 points, including two three-pointers.
Alguirre led the Steers with 18 points, Milligan had 14 and Peralto added 13. Daniel Hand also contributed 10 points.
Fillian Herrera led the Alamo with 12 points and Elijahwon Apachito contributed 10 points.
Magdalena will travel to Gallup Catholic on Saturday, Jan. 16 and host Carrizozo on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

(Photo by Nathalie Nance) Magdalena’s Abie Pino looks to pass despite the presence of an Alamo defender. In the background is Magdalena’s Ryan Alguire.
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