Colts Down Local Rivals

 

12/1/07

 

Roswell, NM – In their first week back following an eleven day layoff for the Thanksgiving break, the Colt basketball team went 3-0 after defeating local rivals Valley Christian and Gateway Christian.  Then on Saturday the defeated 2A power, Tularosa.

 

The Colts opened the week with a dominating 49-28 road victory over Valley Christian. 

 

Gateway Christian looked to shock the Colts in their Friday night contest.  The Warriors jumped out to a 30-20 second quarter lead before sophomore guard Wade Thomas took over bringing the Colts back from the ten-point deficit. 

 

Eric Jaskoviak connected on a three-point shot to give the Colts a 46-45 lead with the game in its final minutes.  He would put the game away late with two free-throws, giving the Colts a 50-47 victory.

 

Saturday night brought on one of the top 2A teams in the state.  In a hard fought game, the Colts came out on top 50-38.  Thomas led the Colts with 15 points while senior post Eduardo Martinez pulled in a team high 10 rebounds.

 

The Colts improve to 4-1 on the young season and will travel to Socorro on Tuesday to take on the Warriors.