Highland extended their winning streak to four on Tuesday, bumping them up to 11-4. They had just enough and edged out the Del Norte Knights 51-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hornets have posted since December 1, 2025.
Nico Sanchez
| 01/20/26 @ Del Norte | 21 |
| 01/17/26 vs West Mesa | 15 |
| 01/14/26 @ Cibola | 23 |
Nico Sanchez was his usual excellent self, going 9-for-17 to rack up 21 points. The matchup was his third in a row with at least 15 points. Jerry Moody was another key player, putting up eight points and eight rebounds.
As for Del Norte, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-8. They were up 22-8 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
When it comes to explaining why Del Norte lost, don't look at Francois Satchivi. Despite the final result, he shot 57% from the field on his way to 22 points. Another player making a difference was Pedro Padron, who posted nine points.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will welcome Belen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.26 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Del Norte, they will be playing at home against Bernalillo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will be up against the Spartans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 66.16 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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