Basketball Recap: Moriarty Comes Up Short

Moriarty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 60-45 to the Escalante Lobos.

Moriarty's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Escalante, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Moriarty and Escalante will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Pintos see the court they'll take on Cottonwood Classical Prep at 2:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026. As for Escalante, their break will end when they face Navajo Pine at 3:30 p.m. on the 30th.