Swink hasn't had quite the year their fans were hoping for to this point, but back-to-back wins may be a sign of good things to come. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 50-44 W against the Rocky Ford Meloneers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 75-53 last Tuesday.
Nate Cabrera
| 02/28/25 vs Rocky Ford | 7 |
| 02/22/25 @ Springfield | 7 |
| 02/21/25 vs Lake County | 7 |
| 02/19/25 @ Calhan | 7 |
| 02/18/25 vs Rocky Ford | 5 |
| + 2 more games |
Swink's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nate Cabrera led the charge by dropping a double-double with 12 points and ten boards. Cabrera has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last seven times he's played. Nick Paolucci was another key player, putting up 15 points and seven rebounds.
Despite the defeat, Rocky Ford saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Shayne Gonzales posted 19 points and six boards. The dominant performance gave Gonzales a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Vazquez-Gallegos, who put up six points and eight rebounds.
Swink's victory bumped their record up to 8-14. As for Rocky Ford, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season.
Swink wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 60-48 win against Las Animas on the 1st. As for Rocky Ford, they have also already played their next contest, a 60-43 victory against Walsenburg on the 1st.
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