While the Newcomb Skyhawks couldn't quite beat the Thoreau Hawks on Tuesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 60-point loss they were dealt last Thursday. Newcomb fell just short of Thoreau by a score of 57-55. Newcomb was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Thoreau apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Newcomb's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Darium Peshlakai, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds. Adriano Washburn was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with four steals.
Thoreau got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Elam Smith out in front who scored 17 points. Smith is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Bear Eagle, who scored 14 points.
This is the second loss in a row for Newcomb and nudges their season record down to 12-8. As for Thoreau, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-11.
Newcomb is on the road again on Saturday and plays Wingate at 2:00 p.m. on February 10th. Hopefully Newcomb focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 29 on Tuesday. As for Thoreau, they will head out on the road to challenge Navajo Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Averaging 69.67 points so far this season, Navajo Prep's high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Thoreau better be ready for a challenge.
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