The Newcomb Skyhawks can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 61-42 victory over Wingate. That's another feather in the cap for Newcomb, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Newcomb found their leader in underclassman Lethia Yazzie, who scored 26 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Yazzie is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Nevaeh Miller, who scored seven points along with 13 rebounds and two steals.
When it comes to explaining why Wingate lost, one person who can't be blamed is Morning Sky Iron Moccassin. Despite the final result, she scored 20 points.
Newcomb's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-15. As for Wingate, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 15 of their last 19 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-20 record this season.
Newcomb won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Navajo Prep at 6:00 p.m. on February 28th. Navajo Preppresents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Newcomb in New Mexico (Navajo Prep is ranked 20th, while Newcomb is ranked 93rd). As for Wingate, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Robertson at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Robertson will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Wingate surely won't give up without a fight.
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