Del Norte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 35-25 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bernalillo Spartans. The Knights were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Spartans earlier this season, when they won 48-33.
Bernalillo found their leader in sophomore Trinity Calabaza, who posted 15 points along with eight blocks and six rebounds. Calabaza is becoming a predictor of Bernalillo's success: when she posts at least three blocks the team is undefeated (and 6-14 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Kailani Trancosa, who put up four points and nine steals.
Del Norte's defeat dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Bernalillo, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-14.
Coincidentally, Del Norte and Bernalillo will both be playing Albuquerque Academy the next time they take the court. Del Norte will head out to face Albuquerque Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Bernalillo will host them at 7:00 p.m. on February 19th.
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