The Navajo Pine Warriors and the Carrizozo Grizzlies will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Navajo Pine had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 53-23 loss at the hands of Legacy Academy. The Warriors' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it 11 in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Navajo Pine saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Riley Dawes had 13 points in addition to two steals and two blocks. Dawes is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Kylea Jumbo was another key player, posting four points.
Meanwhile, a win for Carrizozo just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against Magdalena, falling 101-20. The Grizzlies were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 69-2.
Navajo Pine came up short against Carrizozo when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 24-18. Can Navajo Pine avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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