Newcomb's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They managed a 56-51 victory over the Shiprock Chieftains. This was payback for the Skyhawks, who suffered a 79-65 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Newcomb's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kyler Notah, who went 6 of 12 en route to 18 points and six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Savier Thomas, who went 6 of 14 on his way to 15 points and four steals.
Newcomb is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points per game. As for Shiprock, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Newcomb wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 67-50 loss against Tucumcari on the 19th. As for Shiprock, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Piedra Vista at 7:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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