It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Mesilla Valley Christian School can now relate to. They fell 49-42 to the Eunice Cardinals on Friday. The SonBlazers have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.

Nevaeh Benjamin
03/07/25 vs Eunice | 13 |
02/28/25 vs Mescalero Apache | 10 |
02/21/25 @ Lordsburg | 13 |
02/18/25 vs Mescalero Apache | 18 |
02/15/25 vs Capitan | 14 |
+ 8 more games |
Mesilla Valley Christian School's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nevaeh Benjamin, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Benjamin is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last 13 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Avalyn Dwyer, who posted ten points and three steals.
Mesilla Valley Christian School's loss dropped their record down to 19-5. As for Eunice, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-8 record this season.
Mesilla Valley Christian School does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Eunice, they will face off against Mesa Vista at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mesa Vista will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Eunice surely won't give up without a fight.
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