Deming lost against Bel Air back in December of 2022 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Deming Wildcats fell 47-40 to the Bel Air Highlanders. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Wildcats came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 24th in New Mexico, while the Highlanders are ranked 346th in Texas).
Bel Air found their leader in sophomore Jayde Martinez, who went 6 for 14 on her way to 18 points and eight boards. That's the most rebounds Martinez has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ciara Acosta, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards.
Deming's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Bel Air, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season.
Deming has already played their next contest, a 94-6 victory against Da Vinci on the 31st. As for Bel Air, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 66-29 win against Horizon on the 31st.
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