It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Crownpoint Eagles duke it out with the Thoreau Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday... Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Crownpoint is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest loss since December 19, 2024 on Tuesday. They lost 55-35 to Navajo Prep. Crownpoint hasn't had much luck with Navajo Prep recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
| 01/28/25 vs Navajo Prep | 9 |
| 01/25/25 vs Newcomb | 10 |
| 01/23/25 @ Zuni | 15 |
| 01/16/25 @ Tohatchi | 9 |
| 01/14/25 vs Wingate | 13 |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Courtney Craig, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Miley McMillan, who posted nine points and seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Thoreau was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 41-37 to Wingate.
Crownpoint now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Thoreau, they now also have a losing record at 9-10.
Crownpoint took a serious blow against Thoreau in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 67-38. Can Crownpoint avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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