La Junta had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They skirted past the Swink Lions 41-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since December 7, 2024.
Brooklyn Lovato
| 12/05/25 vs Swink | 4 |
| 01/21/25 @ Rocky Ford | 0 |
| 12/14/24 vs Swink | 1 |
| 12/13/24 vs Del Norte | 5 |
La Junta's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brooklyn Lovato led the charge by putting up ten points and four steals. That's the most steals Lovato has posted since back in December of 2024. Raquel Rodriguez was another key player, earning six points and eight rebounds.
Despite the loss, Swink still got an impressive performance from Jocelynn James, who scored 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Mendenhall, who had six points.
La Junta has already played their next matchup, a 42-26 defeat against Monte Vista on the 6th. As for Swink, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 55-35 win against Crowley County on the 6th.
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