The Red Mesa Redskins suffered their biggest defeat since December 14, 2023 on Saturday. They took a serious blow against Rock Point, falling 59-24. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Red Mesa has scored all season.
Jonah Herbert was Red Mesa's leading scorer, having posted eight points. Herbert also led the team in rebounds with 11.
Lentrell Begay took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with two assists.
Red Mesa has been struggling recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season. As for Rock Point, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Red Mesa will take on Monument Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Monument Valley presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Red Mesa in their respective states (Monument Valley is ranked 137th in Utah, while Red Mesa is ranked 332nd in Arizona). As for Rock Point, they will head out on the road to challenge Shonto Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Shonto Prep has now lost eight straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 2.