The Mesilla Valley Christian School SonBlazers lost against the Magdalena Steers back in February of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. Mesilla Valley Christian School lost to Magdalena at home by a decisive 47-29 margin. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Mesilla Valley Christian School has scored all season.
Despite the defeat, Mesilla Valley Christian School saw an underclassman step up: Camden Daves scored 12 points. Another player making a difference was Matthew Borde, who scored six points.
Mesilla Valley Christian School has not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season. As for Magdalena, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mesilla Valley Christian School will face off against Cliff at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New Mexico (Cliff is ranked 59th, while Mesilla Valley Christian School is ranked 79th). As for Magdalena, they will head out on the road to challenge Animas at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Animas: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Magdalena has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
