The Navajo Prep Eagles entered their tilt with the Tohatchi Cougars with 15 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 16. Navajo Prep walked away with a 60-50 victory over Tohatchi on Friday. That's another feather in the cap for Navajo Prep, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
It was another big night for Orion King, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jude Thomas, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds.
Tohatchi's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Josh Dawes, who scored 19 points along with five assists and five rebounds, and Talan Long who scored 11 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was DeAndre Rios, who scored six points along with two steals.
Navajo Prep's victory was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 22-4. As for Tohatchi, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Navajo Prep will play host again and welcome Sandia Prep, where tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Navajo Prep has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,407 points over their last 18 matches. As for Tohatchi, they will be playing at home against West Las Vegas at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tohatchi is facing West Las Vegas at the right time seeing as West Las Vegas is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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