Preview: Crownpoint Eagles vs. Thoreau Hawks
After two games on the road, Crownpoint is heading back home. They will take on the Thoreau Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 97-20, which was the final score in Crownpoint's tilt against Navajo Prep on Tuesday. Crownpoint has not had much luck with Navajo Prep recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Meanwhile, Thoreau pushed their score all the way to 55 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Wingate by a score of 58-55.
Thoreau's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Stetson Perry, who scored 15 points along with two steals, and Isaac Bear Eagle who scored 16 points. Another player making a difference was Elam Smith, who scored seven points along with three steals.
Crownpoint's loss dropped their record down to 3-22. As for Thoreau, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-13.
Crownpoint might still be hurting after the 82-57 loss they got from Thoreau in their previous matchup on February 1st. Will Crownpoint have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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