Recap: Newcomb Skyhawks vs. Navajo Prep Eagles
The Newcomb Skyhawks lost against the Navajo Prep Eagles back in February, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Newcomb was dealt a 88-37 loss at the hands of Navajo Prep. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Newcomb in their matchups with Navajo Prep: they've now lost nine in a row.
Newcomb lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Roydell Edison, who scored 13 points. Savier Thomas was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with two steals.
Navajo Prep's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jude Thomas, who scored 20 points along with four steals. Thomas has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Orion King, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Newcomb's loss dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Navajo Prep, the victory (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 20-4.
Newcomb will be playing at home against Crownpoint at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Newcomb is facing Crownpoint at the right time seeing as Crownpoint is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Navajo Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Academy for Technology and The Classics at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. Academy for Technology and The Classics is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune.
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