Former Tucson High standout Alexis Cortez helped lead Astros de Jalisco Femenil to a 94-58 victory over Libertadoras de Querétaro Saturday to claim the South championship of the National Professional Basketball League of Mexico.
Astros de Jalisco won the series 3-1 and the team is waiting to play the winner of Adelitas and Fuerza Regia for the overall league championship. Adelitas leads the North series 2-1.
Cortez came up with two high performances of 12 points and 11 points to help lead Astros de Jalisco past Panteras in the South semifinal round.
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