Newcomb was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Crownpoint Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Skyhawks of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October.
The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-9, 25-19.
Despite the defeat, Newcomb saw an underclassman step up: freshman DelShay Henio had 12 digs.
Newcomb's loss dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Crownpoint, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newcomb will challenge Zuni at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Zuni is coming into the matchup with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Newcomb will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Crownpoint, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Navajo Prep at 6:00 p.m.
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