Basketball Game Preview: Tohatchi Cougars vs. Aztec Tigers

Tohatchi is 4-0 against Aztec since November of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to square off against one another at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Tohatchi's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Aztec has been banged up by 16 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.

It was a proper cat-fight when Tohatchi challenged Robertson last Saturday. Tohatchi fell 61-50 to Robertson.

Despite their loss, Tohatchi saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Josh Dawes, who posted 18 points in addition to five assists and five boards, was perhaps the best of all. Dawes is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Adriano Begay, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 17 boards.

Even though they lost, Tohatchi smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Aztec hadn't done well against Bayfield recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way last Saturday. Aztec strolled past Bayfield with points to spare, taking the game 68-54.

Tohatchi's defeat dropped their record down to 8-2. As for Aztec, their win bumped their record up to 3-6.

Tohatchi took their victory against Aztec in their previous matchup last Friday by a conclusive 80-59. Will Tohatchi repeat their success, or does Aztec have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.