Native American Community Academy takes loss despite strong efforts from Makeda Casiquito and Raine Edaakie

By Team Reports Feb 24, 2024, 6:29pm

Recap: Native American Community Academy Eagles vs. Menaul Panthers

The Native American Community Academy Eagles lost against the Menaul Panthers two weeks ago, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Native American Community Academy was outmatched by Menaul on the road and fell 63-32. Native American Community Academy has struggled against Menaul recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.

Native American Community Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Raine Edaakie and Makeda Casiquito. Edaakie scored 16 points along with eight rebounds and four steals, while Casiquito scored 12 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. Edaakie has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played.

Elaina Ortiz continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Menaul, shooting 4-for-6 from downtown and dropping a double-double on 20 points and 16 rebounds. Ortiz hasn't dropped below two steals for six straight games. Charli Boatman was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.

Native American Community Academy's loss dropped their record down to 11-14. As for Menaul, they pushed their record up to 19-4 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home.

Native American Community Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Jemez Valley at 5:30 p.m. on February 23rd. Jemez Valley will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Native American Community Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Menaul does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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