Eunice had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Mesilla Valley Christian School SonBlazers by a score of 49-42 on Friday.
Mesilla Valley Christian School lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Nevaeh Benjamin, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last 13 games she's played. Avalyn Dwyer was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.
Eunice has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.4 points over those games. This is the second loss in a row for Mesilla Valley Christian School and nudges their season record down to 19-5.
Looking ahead, Eunice will face off against Mesa Vista at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mesa Vista will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Eunice surely won't give up without a fight. Mesilla Valley Christian School does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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