The Magdalena Steers had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 47-39 win over To'hajiilee on Friday. For Magdalena, this counts as revenge for the 64-35 loss To'hajiilee walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2022.
Magdalena's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jorianne Mirabal, who scored 16 points along with six rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jema Ganadonegro, who scored 18 points along with two steals.
Magdalena has been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-7 record this season. As for To'hajiilee, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 17-10.
Magdalena will square off against Fort Sumner/House at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in New Mexico (Magdalena is ranked 39th, while Fort Sumner/House is ranked 26th). To'hajiilee does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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