Basketball Recap: Primero Picks Up 12th Consecutive Win

Bulldogs

Previous Games

02/04/25 vs Trinidad	69-46
01/31/25 @ Antonito	70-21
01/30/25 vs La Veta	74-32
01/27/25 vs Walsenburg	74-51
01/25/25 @ Walsh	46-37
+ 7 more games

Primero waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with 11 straight wins... but they left with 12. They blew past the Trinidad Miners 69-46. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 23 points or more this season.

Primero had a senior duo take command as Brett Kendall went 12-for-21 to rack up 31 points and three steals and Mat Pachorek went 9-for-13 en route to 19 points in addition to eight boards and six assists. Kendall is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ralsten Leplatt, who posted eight points and five rebounds.

Primero smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in five consecutive contests.

Trinidad lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jeremiah Romero, who had nine points. Cole Gegelman was another key player, putting up eight points.

Primero's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.6 points over those games. As for Trinidad, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.

Coincidentally, Primero and Trinidad will both be playing Custer County the next time they take the court. Primero will host Custer County on Thursday, while Trinidad will head out to face them on Friday.