La Veta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 28-15 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sangre de Cristo Thunderbirds. The Redhawks lost against the Thunderbirds in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 57-19 score last time.
Jaiden Goemmer
| 12/05/25 @ Sangre de Cristo | 4 |
| 12/04/25 vs Dove Creek | 6 |
| 12/02/25 vs Creede | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Stratton | 3 |
| 02/28/25 vs Wiley | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
When it comes to explaining why La Veta lost, don't look at Jaiden Goemmer. Despite the final result, she posted four points along with 16 boards and four blocks. Goemmer has been hot, having posted two or more blocks the last seven times she's played.
Sangre de Cristo can attribute much of their success to Belle Beiriger, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Hadley Larsen was another key player, putting up four points and ten boards.
La Veta's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Sangre de Cristo, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
La Veta will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Centennial at 4:30 p.m. on the 16th. As for Sangre de Cristo, they will face off against Sargent at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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