Desert View hasn't had much luck against Flowing Wells recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Desert View Jaguars will host the Flowing Wells Caballeros at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 16 losses in a row, Desert View turned things around against Empire on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 48-24 margin over the Ravens. The game marked the Jaguars' most dominant victory of the season.
Meanwhile, Flowing Wells strolled past Pueblo with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 60-45. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Caballeros.
Desert View better keep an eye on Nevaeh Urenda. She was instrumental in Flowing Wells' win, dropping a double-double on 23 points and 13 boards. Nadia Hernandez was another key player, putting up three points along with ten rebounds and three steals.
Flowing Wells smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in nine consecutive contests.
Flowing Wells' win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-5. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.6 points per game. As for Desert View, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-17.
Desert View took a serious blow against Flowing Wells in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 76-6. Will Desert View have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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