The Newcomb Skyhawks will head out to challenge the Crownpoint Eagles at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Newcomb is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Tohatchi just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 40-27 to the Cougars. The contest marked the Skyhawks' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Crownpoint took on Zuni on Thursday. Crownpoint took down Zuni 56-40. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their 23-point performance the game before.
Newcomb better keep an eye on Courtney Craig. She was instrumental in Crownpoint's win, dropping a double-double on 18 points and 15 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Craig a new career-high in blocks (eight). Holly Jiron was another key player, going 6 for 11 on her way to 13 points and four steals.
Crownpoint now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Newcomb, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 13-4.
Newcomb came out on top in a nail-biter against Crownpoint in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, sneaking past 47-44. Does Newcomb have another victory up their sleeve, or will Crownpoint turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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