Northwest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 25th straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 72-17 defeat at the hands of the Bloomfield Bobcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 74-13 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2019.
Bloomfield's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Connor Castillo, who went 7 of 14 en route to 14 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Cooks, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 13 points and six rebounds.
Northwest's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Bloomfield, they moved to 4-5 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Northwest and Hozho Academy will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 6:30 p.m. on January 9, 2025. Hozho Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Northwest surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bloomfield, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Rio Grande at 4:15 p.m. on January 2, 2025. Bloomfield is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.7 points per game this season.
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