The Newcomb Skyhawks were not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell to Thoreau 48-44. Newcomb lost against Thoreau in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 64-37 score last time.
Several Skyhawks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Nevaeh Miller, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds. Lethia Yazzie was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with two steals.
Newcomb's defeat dropped their record down to 11-15. As for Thoreau, their victory bumped their record up to 12-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newcomb will take on Wingate at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wingate is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Newcomb will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Thoreau, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Crownpoint at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thoreau is coming into the game with four straight wins at home, so Crownpoint will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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