Basketball Game Preview: Espanola Valley Sundevils vs. Santa Fe Demons

The Espanola Valley Sundevils will face off against the Santa Fe Demons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Santa Fe is hoping to do what Aztec couldn't on Saturday: put an end to Espanola Valley's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Espanola Valley claimed a resounding 76-43 victory over Aztec. That 33 point margin sets a new team best for the Sundevils this season.

Meanwhile, Santa Fe faced Pojoaque Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Santa Fe took down Pojoaque Valley 60-45.

Espanola Valley's win bumped their record up to 14-3. As for Santa Fe, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.

Espanola Valley might still be hurting after the 65-43 loss they got from Santa Fe when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Espanola Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.