The Clovis Wildcats scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They breezed by Kirtland Central on the road to the tune of 71-32. The result was nothing new for Clovis, who have now won five matches by 21 points or more so far this season.
Clovis' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marvin Cox, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds. Cox is absolutely dominating the block category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Champ Gooden, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds.
The victory makes it two in a row for Clovis and bumps their season record up to 9-3. As for Kirtland Central, they bumped their record down to 3-7 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Clovis won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Eldorado at 3:30 p.m. on December 29, 2023. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New Mexico (Eldorado is ranked 18th, while Clovis is ranked 14th). Kirtland Central won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Roswell at 2:00 p.m. on December 29, 2023.
