Durango was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 31-26 heartbreaker at the hands of the Aztec Tigers. The Demons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
Aysia Matthews
| 12/12/25 vs Aztec | 11 |
| 12/11/25 vs Navajo Prep | 8 |
| 12/09/25 vs Piedra Vista | 4 |
| 12/02/25 @ Farmington | 11 |
Jaelyn Alston and Aysia Matthews certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Alston posted eight points, while Matthews had five points and 11 rebounds. With that strong performance, Matthews is now averaging an impressive 8.5 boards per game. Kaleigh Roan also deserves some recognition as she grabbed her first steal of the season.
Aztec was led to victory by Jazzlyn Gomez and Khloe Schmidt. Gomez earned 15 points along with five rebounds and five steals, while Schmidt put up six points in addition to five boards and three steals. Schmidt is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Durango's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Aztec, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Durango wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 52-36 victory against Shiprock on the 13th. As for Aztec, they have also already played their next matchup, a 42-34 defeat against Newcomb on the 13th.
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