Mustangs finish season with losses during regionals

On February 13th the Lady Mustangs traveled to Wells Nevada for their first regionals game against the Wells Leopards. The first quarter the Lady Mustangs stayed close to the Leopards ending the quarter down by 2 baskets. The second quarter the Lady Mustangs struggled with their boards, only making 3 baskets the entire quarter, while the Leopards shots were on fire. The closing of the half the score was 15 to 29. The third quarter the Leopards defense continued to dominate, only allowing one basket. By the fourth quarter it was clear this would be the last game of the Lady Mustangs season. The final shot of the game was an amazing half court shot at the buzzer by Makenna Griffin. The Lady Mustangs season ended with a loss to Wells 53-25. Top scorers were Sara Irie with 11 points and Makenna Griffin with 5

The Mustang Boys hosted the Carlin Railroaders in their first regional game on Valentines Day. The first quarter the Mustangs came out strong, racking up points and holding the Railroaders to 6 points. The second quarter the Mustangs defense continued to shine only allowing 6 more points and doubling their own ending the half 41 to 12. The third quarter the Mustangs defense held strong again only allowing the Railroaders 6 more points, while the Mustang slowed their own shots ending the quarter 54-18 starting a running clock. The fourth quarter the Railroaders baskets started to get going but it was too late to make a dent in the Mustangs lead. The Mustangs got the win at home 63 to 32. Top scorers were Kasen Hardy with 17 points and Payten Sabaitis and Riley Hardy both with 12

The Mustang boys then traveled to Spring Creek Nevada for their second regional game on February 16th against the Owyhee Braves. This would prove to be a tough game as both times these team have met the Mustangs have walked away with the loss by less than 10 points. The first quarter the game was close, with the teams going shot for shot, ending the quarter 15 to 12 with the Braves ahead. The second quarter the Mustangs started to struggle with one of their starting seniors fouling out before the half. By the third quarter the Mustangs were in serious foul trouble. The Braves were on fire while the Mustangs seemed to lose steam, ending the third quarter 35 to 54. The fourth quarter the Mustangs continued to struggle and took home the loss, ending their season 77 to 47. Top scorers were Kasen Hardy with 21 points and Payten Sabaitis with 12.