Basketball Game Preview: Cibola Cougars vs. Del Norte Knights

The Cibola Cougars and the Del Norte Knights will face off at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with three losses in a row, Cibola turned things around against Rio Grande on Friday. They came out on top against the Ravens by a score of 45-34.

Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Del Norte, as they earned their first road win of the season. They managed a 44-38 win over Grants on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Knights as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.

Cibola's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Del Norte, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.

Cibola beat Del Norte 53-40 when the teams last played back in February of 2022. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cibola since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.