After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Navajo Prep, the Newcomb Skyhawks were happy to have found some success on Wednesday. They walked away with a 47-38 victory over Wingate. This was payback for Newcomb, who suffered a 50-49 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Newcomb was led to victory by Nevaeh Miller and Lethia Yazzie. Miller dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds, while Yazzie scored 19 points along with two steals. Miller hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Delshay Henio, who scored seven points along with four steals.
Newcomb's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Wingate, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-16.
Newcomb will look to defend their home court on Friday against Tohatchi at 7:00 p.m. Tohatchi will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Newcomb surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wingate, they will head out on the road to square off against Navajo Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Navajo Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven matchups -- so hopefully Wingate likes a good challenge.
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