La Veta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-38 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sierra Grande Panthers. The Redhawks were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.
Marianna De La Cruz
| 02/11/25 vs Sierra Grande | 18 |
| 01/09/25 vs Manzanola | 16 |
| 12/21/24 vs Custer County | 13 |
| 01/25/25 @ Kim/Branson | 12 |
| 12/07/24 vs Nucla | 11 |
Defeat or not, La Veta got some senior leadership from Marianna De La Cruz and Aspen Autry. De La Cruz went 9 for 16 to rack up 18 points and seven boards, while Autry went 6 of 11 en route to 12 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points De La Cruz has scored all season.
Sierra Grande was led to victory by Jaylyn Quezada and Eneria Quintana. Quezada dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten rebounds, while Quintana went 7 for 16 on her way to 17 points and five steals. Quezada is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 13 games she's played. Alexandra Garcia was another key player, putting up five boards and five steals.
La Veta's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Sierra Grande, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Looking ahead, La Veta will welcome Walsh at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sierra Grande, they will head out to take on Hoehne at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Hoehne has won seven straight at home, while Sierra Grande won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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