Basketball Game Preview: Carrizozo Grizzlies vs. Cliff Cowboys/Cowgirls

Carrizozo is 0-4 against Cliff since December of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Carrizozo Grizzlies will square off against the Cliff Cowboys/Cowgirls at 5:00 p.m.

Carrizozo is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Alamo Navajo, falling 47-24.

Meanwhile, Cliff put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Maxwell, posting a 54-12 victory. The Cowboys/Cowgirls have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 22 points or more this season.

Cliff pushed their record up to 10-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.0 points per game. As for Carrizozo, their loss dropped their record down to 0-11.

Carrizozo took a serious blow against Cliff when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 58-26. Can Carrizozo avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.