Animas hasn't had much luck against Cliff recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The two teams will face off at 6:30 p.m. without much rest having both just played.
It was a proper cat-fight when Animas faced off against Alamo Navajo on Friday. Animas fell 48-40 to Alamo Navajo.
Sofia Martinez-cristancho
| 01/10/25 @ Alamo Navajo | 3 |
| 01/07/25 @ Cobre | 2 |
| 12/18/24 vs Cobre | 3 |
Despite their defeat, Animas saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Sofia Martinez-Cristancho, who posted 11 points in addition to five boards and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Martinez-Cristancho is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Journey Sheehan, who put up six points along with 16 boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Animas smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Cliff put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took down Cobre 50-32. Given the Cowboys/Cowgirls' advantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 26th, while the Indians are ranked 98th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Animas' loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Cliff, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Animas ended up a good deal behind Cliff in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, losing 59-43. Can Animas avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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