Basketball Game Recap: Santa Fe Demons vs. Capital Jaguars

By Team Reports Feb 21, 2024, 9:41am

Recap: Santa Fe Demons vs. Capital Jaguars

The Santa Fe Demons were not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell to Capital 40-36. Santa Fe was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Capital apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played on February 3rd.

Capital's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Madelaine Portillo led the charge by scoring 12 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Shania Gallegos, who scored six points along with seven rebounds and six assists.

Santa Fe's loss dropped their record down to 8-17. As for Capital, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-20.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Rio Grande the next time they take the court. Capital will host Rio Grande at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Santa Fe will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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