Durango lost to Palisade back in February of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Durango Demons enjoyed a cozy 61-47 victory over the Palisade Bulldogs. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Demons.
Despite the loss, Palisade still got an impressive performance from Hunter Howard, who went 6 for 12 en route to 15 points and seven rebounds. Howard is also 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 Todd Nordenson, who posted four points and ten boards.
Demons
| 01/17/25 vs Palisade | 61-47 |
| 01/07/25 vs Montezuma-Cortez | 62-38 |
| 12/10/24 vs Bayfield | 57-33 |
| 12/06/24 vs Ignacio | 62-47 |
| 02/12/24 vs Grand Junction Central | 62-34 |
| 02/10/24 vs Grand Junction | 40-31 |
Durango's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-4. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.3 points per game. As for Palisade, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Durango has already played their next contest, a 62-38 victory against Grand Junction Central on the 18th. As for Palisade, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 56-53 win against Grand Junction on the 21st.
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