After flying high against the Crownpoint Eagles last Thursday, the Newcomb Skyhawks came back down to earth. Newcomb took a 71-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of Zuni on Tuesday. Newcomb was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Zuni apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Newcomb's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Roydell Edison, who scored 24 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Edison is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Savier Thomas, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Newcomb's loss dropped their record down to 14-10. As for Zuni, their victory bumped their record up to 11-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newcomb will take on Navajo Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Navajo Prep will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Newcomb surely won't give up without a fight. As for Zuni, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tohatchi at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Tohatchi's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 11 games.
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