Grants lost to Highland back in February of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The matchup between the Pirates and the Hornets didn't end well, with the Pirates falling 88-73. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Hornets are ranked eighth).
Nico Sanchez continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Highland, dropping a double-double with 20 points and ten assists. Another player making a difference was Juan Limas, who went 8-for-11 to rack up 19 points.
Grants' loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Highland, they pushed their record up to 14-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Coming up, Grants will host Belen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 54.15 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Highland, they will head out to challenge Valencia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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