Wingate has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Socorro Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New Mexico (Wingate is ranked 116th, while Socorro is ranked 132nd).
Wingate was handed a two-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Jemez Valley last Friday. Wingate was the clear victor by a 52-31 margin over Jemez Valley. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Wingate has posted since December 7, 2023.
Meanwhile, Socorro's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their 13th straight loss. They were the victim of a tough 62-38 defeat at the hands of Tularosa. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Socorro has suffered against Tularosa since November 28, 2015.
Wingate's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9. As for Socorro, they bumped their record down to 1-13 with that loss, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Wingate beat Socorro 42-34 in their previous matchup back in December of 2022. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wingate since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
