Rio Grande is on a three-game streak of home losses, Valley a seven-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Saturday. The Rio Grande Ravens will host the Valley Vikings at 2:00 p.m. Valley took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Rio Grande, who comes in off a win.
Rio Grande will bounce into Saturday's matchup after beating Atrisco Heritage Academy, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Rio Grande was the clear victors by a 49-24 margin over Atrisco Heritage Academy on Thursday. That 25 point margin sets a new team best for the Ravens this season.
Rio Grande relied on the efforts of Sophia L?pez, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and ten boards, and Riley Starks, who went 6-for-15 to rack up 15 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. What's more, Starks also racked up three assists, the most she's had since back in February of 2024.
Rio Grande smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Valley took a blow against Hope Christian on Thursday, falling 76-38. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 112th, while the Huskies are ranked 35th).
Rio Grande's win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-20. As for Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-17.
Rio Grande might still be hurting after the 60-36 loss they got from Valley in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Rio Grande was down 31-10.
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