Raton managed to slip by Des Moines the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Tigers had to suffer through a 69-41 loss at the hands of the Demons. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row.
Raton's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Harlem Coley, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine boards, and Aiden Riley, who posted 11 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Des Moines' win on Monday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Monty Crisp, who scored 17 points and three steals. Crisp has become a key player for the Demons: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least 15 points, but 4-6 otherwise. Anthony Casarez was another key player, putting up six points in addition to seven steals and five boards.
Raton's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Des Moines, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
Raton has already played their next contest, a 59-52 defeat against Trinidad on the 17th. As for Des Moines, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 66-44 loss against Grady on the 17th.
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