Taos Lady Tigers Solidify District Title with Win

JV Game
Taos 8  17  12  19  56
Raton 4  3   7     9  23

Taos High Point
Feliz Espinoza 16 2 of 3 free throws
Free throws 13 of 22 attempts

Raton High Point
Emily Harrington  5
Sarandon Walton 5
Free Throws 1 of 10 free throws

Varsity Game
Taos  8  7  9  19  43
Raton 5 6 15 13  39

Taos High Point
Marisol Martinez 11 with 7 of 11 free throws
Marcella Sanchez 14  4 of 6 free throws
Free Throws 14 of 20 attempts

Raton High Point
Michelle Guara 20  4 of 8 free throws
Free Throws 7 of 20 attempts

By halftime Taos was only up by four 11-15. It simply shows that both teams played strong defense and kept each other away from the bucket. Raton also had to cope with the loss of senior Brylee Medina who suffered a knee injury early in the second quarter of the game.

As second half action got under way the close score became a tie game when Raton caught up and then took the lead with a Taryn Trujillo hitting a couple of 3-pointers and Michelle Guara finding the spot under the basket. Raton took the lead into the fourth quarter with a 26-24 score at the end of the third.

Raton kept the lead until halfway through the fourth when Taos once again took the lead and extended it by six. Raton pulled it together and came within two but a couple of turnovers finally bit Raton and left the final score at 43-39. Free throws also played a big part in this game as Raton went 35% while Taos did 70% at the line. Had Raton made only four more free throws the result of the game might have been different. 

The District Tourney will begin next week with game schedules coming out Sunday or Monday.

Caydence Sisneros makes it look easy as she drives the lane for the shot in front of the basket. during the JV game.

The SRs Brylee Medina, Dominique Zamora, Noelle McDonald, Mariah Gallegos and Manager America Astorga

 

The Senior Cheerleaders Nicole James, Hunter Garcia, Kelly Ortiz, Brittany Sanchez, Kali Fanelli and Raina Morphew

Michelle Guara and Marcella Sanchez tangle for the ball

Michelle Guara concentrates on the basket with a two point lead. Michelle made 4 of 8 free throws during the game

Brylee Medina drives the lane early in the varsity game Friday night before she suffered a knee injury in the second quarter.

Mikala Vertovec and Midnight Lujan scramble for the ball results in a tie ball Friday night during the varsity game.

Michelle Guara gives Mikala Vertovec a little support before her free throw attempt. Mikala made three of 8 free throws on the night.