Bayfield lost to Montezuma-Cortez back in February, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Bayfield Wolverines secured a 49-44 W over the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wolverines.
Lincoln Williams
| 01/10/25 @ Aztec | 9 |
| 12/21/24 @ Aztec | 8 |
| 01/11/25 @ Telluride | 7 |
| 02/13/25 @ Ignacio | 6 |
| 01/21/25 vs Mancos | 6 |
| + 13 more games |
Bayfield's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lincoln Williams led the charge by shooting 67% from the field en route to 13 points in addition to eight boards and five steals. Bayfield is 10-1 when Williams posts five or more steals, but 4-7 otherwise. Hayes Malone was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Caidin Leonard, who posted nine points and five steals. Leonard has been hot, having posted three or more steals the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Trey Hall, who scored five points along with six steals and five rebounds.
Bayfield's record is now 14-8. As for Montezuma-Cortez, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 17-6 record.
Bayfield has already played their next matchup, a 61-51 victory against Pagosa Springs on the 1st. As for Montezuma-Cortez, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 65-53 loss against Timnath on the 7th.
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