Basketball Game Preview: Espanola Valley Sundevils vs. Pojoaque Valley Elks/Elkettes

Espanola Valley has won six straight games at home, while Pojoaque Valley has won six straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Espanola Valley Sundevils will host the Pojoaque Valley Elks/Elkettes at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Espanola Valley took a 27-point defeat the last time they faced off against Taos, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Espanola Valley came out on top in a nail-biter against Taos on Saturday, sneaking past 47-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Sundevils have posted since February 8, 2024.

Meanwhile, Pojoaque Valley hadn't done well against Los Alamos recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Pojoaque Valley took down Los Alamos 41-27.

Espanola Valley is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 18-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.6 points over those games. Pojoaque Valley's win bumped their record up to 17-9.

Espanola Valley ended up a good deal behind Pojoaque Valley in their previous matchup on February 8th, losing 46-30. Will Espanola Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.