Basketball Recap: Shiprock Victorious
By Team Reports
Jan 16, 2026, 2:24pm
Basketball Recap: Shiprock Chieftains vs. West Las Vegas Dons
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hope Christian, Shiprock was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They managed a 60-56 win over the West Las Vegas Dons. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Chieftains considering their 29-point performance the matchup before.
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| 01/16/26 - Away | 60-56 W |
| 01/20/24 - Neutral | 77-75 W |
| 01/13/23 - Away | 64-72 L |
| 01/03/20 - Away | 45-59 L |
| 01/11/19 - Home | 57-62 L |
| 01/15/16 - Neutral | 52-84 L |
Shiprock's victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for West Las Vegas, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Shiprock and Taos will face off at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. As for West Las Vegas, they will take on Santa Fe Indian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Dons' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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