Basketball Recap: Newcomb's Win Ends Six-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Newcomb had won two straight games and Savier Thomas did his part to make it three on Friday. The Newcomb Skyhawks managed a 59-53 win over the Alamo Navajo Cougars thanks in part to Thomas, who went 11 of 21 on his way to 30 points. His evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points.

The team also got some help courtesy of LaDainian John, who posted nine points and three steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in December of 2023.

Despite the loss, Alamo Navajo still got an impressive performance from Andy Pino, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 12 rebounds. Pino has been hot, having posted eight or more boards the last five times he's played. Cobre Mexicano was another key player, putting up eight points.

Newcomb's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2. As for Alamo Navajo, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-3.

Newcomb wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, an 84-33 defeat against Fort Sumner/House on the 14th. As for Alamo Navajo, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 45-43 loss against Escalante on the 14th.