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Walnut Grove Faces Eastside in Crucial Friday Showdown

1/29/2026

Summary

Walnut Grove's Redemption

Walnut Grove High School will play Eastside High School at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Walnut Grove has lost five consecutive home games, resulting in a 4-17 record after a 74-46 defeat to Cedar Shoals.
Eastside has won four straight road games but recently lost to North Oconee, holding a 15-6 record.
In their last matchup on January 6, Eastside defeated Walnut Grove 58-48.
Osceola Kowboys will compete against Edgewater Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, with Osceola at 18-5 and Edgewater at 15-8.

Summary

Navajo Prep's Dominance

Navajo Prep will host Crownpoint at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Dylan Lansing scored a career-high 22 points in Navajo Prep's win over Tohatchi.
Navajo Prep has 12 consecutive home wins.
Crownpoint has lost 14 straight road games and dropped to 3-15 after a defeat to Wingate.
The teams last met in February 2025, with Navajo Prep winning 68-32.

History

Historical Context

High school basketball in New Mexico has faced challenges, as seen in 2025 when Navajo Prep defeated Crownpoint 68-32, marking Crownpoint's 14th consecutive road loss. This trend reflects broader issues in high school sports, similar to Walnut Grove High School's struggles with a 4-17 record and five home losses, impacting team morale and recruitment efforts.

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Walnut Grove's Redemption

Walnut Grove High School will play Eastside High School at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Walnut Grove has lost five consecutive home games, resulting in a 4-17 record after a 74-46 defeat to Cedar Shoals.
Eastside has won four straight road games but recently lost to North Oconee, holding a 15-6 record.
In their last matchup on January 6, Eastside defeated Walnut Grove 58-48.
Osceola Kowboys will compete against Edgewater Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, with Osceola at 18-5 and Edgewater at 15-8.

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