Manzano extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping them down to 5-17. They were outmatched by the Sandia Matadors and fell 60-28. While losing is never fun, the Monarchs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 102nd, while the Matadors are ranked sixth).
As for Sandia, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 21-3. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 contests by 20 points or more this season.
Sandia found their leader in sophomore Kaiyah Benally, who almost dropped a triple-double with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and nine steals. The game was Benally's ninth in a row with at least 17 points. Nakya Locke was another key player, putting up 12 points and eight boards.
Manzano didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 52-24 loss against Capital on the 17th. As for Sandia, they have also already played their next contest, a 46-42 victory against Eldorado on the 17th.
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