Las Animas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 40-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cheraw Wolverines. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 40-31 to them when the teams met back in February of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Ava LaBarge
| 02/04/25 @ Cheraw | 17 |
| 01/31/25 @ Limon | 10 |
| 01/16/25 @ Swallows Charter Academy | 10 |
| 12/10/24 vs Elkhart | 5 |
| 12/06/24 vs Dolores Huerta Prep | 5 |
Despite the defeat, Las Animas saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ava LaBarge went 6 for 15 en route to 17 points and five assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points LaBarge has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Netherton, who posted three points along with 11 rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Las Animas smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in ten consecutive contests.
Las Animas' loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Cheraw, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Las Animas didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 30-20 victory against Crowley County on the 7th. As for Cheraw, they have also already played their next matchup, a 65-17 defeat against McClave on the 7th.
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