Basketball Recap: Destry Sumpter Key Part of Team Effort in Demons Win

Des Moines won the last time they faced Wagon Mound and things went their way on Friday too. The Des Moines Demons strolled past the Wagon Mound Trojans with points to spare, taking the game 54-35. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Demons.

Destry Sumpter

Field Goal Percentage

02/14/25 @ Wagon Mound	50%
02/11/25 @ New Mexico School for the Deaf	53%
02/04/25 @ Maxwell	60%
01/23/25 @ Roy/Mosquero	50%
01/21/25 vs New Mexico School for the Deaf	50%

Des Moines got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Destry Sumpter out in front who to rack up 14 points and eight boards. Sumpter is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last five games he's played. David Cisneros was another key player, putting up seven points along with five rebounds and five steals.

Wagon Mound's loss came despite strong showings from Eugene Armijo and Josiah Vasquez. Armijo posted 15 points, while Vasquez earned eight points.

Des Moines' win bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Wagon Mound, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.

Des Moines has already played their next game, a 57-35 defeat against Roy/Mosquero on the 15th. As for Wagon Mound, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 81-49 loss against Cimarron on the 18th.