Dove Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Ignacio Bobcats, falling 67-39. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 53-32 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Dove Creek's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josh Kibel, who posted five points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Clayton Smith also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Bulldogs
| 01/11/25 vs Ignacio | 39-67 |
| 12/21/24 vs Nucla | 32-52 |
| 12/20/24 vs Monticello | 33-57 |
| 12/14/24 vs Ouray | 34-42 |
Even though they lost, Dove Creek smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in eight consecutive games.
Dove Creek now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Ignacio, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Dove Creek wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 39-26 win against Mancos on the 14th. As for Ignacio, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 68-41 victory against Sargent on the 14th.
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