After flying high against Walsenburg last Saturday, Del Norte came back down to earth. The Del Norte Tigers came up short against the Sanford Mustangs on Friday, falling 61-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Tigers have suffered against the Mustangs since March 6, 2021.
Despite the loss, Del Norte saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Emma Parra posted 19 points and four steals.
Sanford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Shasta Bond led the charge by putting up 17 points and seven boards. Bond is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Brooklynn Reynolds was another key player, scoring 11 points in addition to five assists and three steals.
Del Norte's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Sanford, the victory (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 17-2.
Del Norte wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 29-11 win against South Park on the 15th. As for Sanford, they will head out to challenge Pagosa Springs at 5:30 p.m. on February 21st. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Pagosa Springs has won five straight at home, while Sanford won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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