McClave extended their winning streak to three on Saturday, bumping them up to 5-1. They walked away with a 55-43 victory over the Springfield Longhorns. Given the Cardinals' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 17th, while the Longhorns are ranked 80th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Abrielle Gomez
| 12/20/25 vs Springfield | 5 |
| 12/19/25 vs Eads | 6 |
| 12/18/25 vs Kit Carson | 6 |
| 12/13/25 @ Fleming | 2 |
| 12/12/25 @ Yuma | 4 |
| + 29 more games |
It was another big night for Abrielle Gomez, who almost dropped a double-double with 37 points and nine boards. She has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 34 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Avery Hemphill, who posted three points and ten rebounds.
Having lost for the first time this season, Springfield fell to 5-1. They have struggled against McClave recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Springfield saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jersey Speck dropped a double-double with 23 points and ten boards. Those ten rebounds set a new season-high mark for Speck. Cobi Mackey was another key player, putting up 12 points and six boards.
McClave and Springfield will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Cardinals see the court they'll take on Eads at 4:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026. As for Springfield, their break will end when they face Cheyenne Wells at 2:00 p.m. on January 10, 2026.
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