Bernalillo had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell to the Manzano Monarchs 66-60. The Spartans just can't catch a break and have now endured eight defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Bernalillo still got an impressive performance from Hyshtiani Kaulaity-Quintana, who went 8 for 11 en route to 21 points plus two steals. Another player making a difference was Darrion Calabaza, who went 5 for 11 en route to 12 points plus two steals.
Estevan Gonzalez was a one-man wrecking crew for Manzano as he posted 20 points along with six steals. Kai Youngberg was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds.
Bernalillo has already played their next game, a 51-49 win against Moriarty on the 30th. As for Manzano, they will challenge Cibola at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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