The La Junta Tigers will be playing at home against the Ellicott Thunderhawks at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. La Junta is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
La Junta suffered their biggest defeat since December 9, 2023 on Friday. They had to suffer through a rough 51-17 loss at the hands of Buena Vista. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for La Junta in their matchups with Buena Vista: they've now lost eight in a row.
Despite the defeat, La Junta had strong showings from Raquel Rodriguez, who scored five points along with 11 rebounds, and Brooklyn Lovato, who scored five points along with four steals.
Meanwhile, Ellicott was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 37-31 to Banning Lewis Academy.
La Junta's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Ellicott, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
La Junta came up short against Ellicott in their previous matchup on January 5th, falling 39-32. Will La Junta have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
