Belen hadn't done well against Grants recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Belen Eagles walked away with a 45-35 win over the Grants Pirates. This was a revenge game for the Eagles: when they faced off against the Pirates back in January, they had to take a 45-39 defeat.
Alyssa Trujillo
| 02/18/25 vs Grants | 6 |
| 01/16/25 @ Gallup | 6 |
| 01/07/25 @ Moriarty | 6 |
| 12/13/24 vs Academy for Technology and The Classics | 6 |
| 01/03/25 @ Los Alamos | 5 |
| + 17 more games |
Belen's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alyssa Trujillo, who posted 11 points in addition to eight boards and six steals. Belen is 6-1 when Trujillo posts five or more steals, but 2-16 otherwise. Brooke De Leon was another key player, putting up nine points and eight rebounds.
Belen's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 8-17. As for Grants, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Belen will venture away from home to challenge Valencia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Grants, they will head out on the road to take on Highland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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