Live Action: Eldorado @ Cibola – 1/17/2023
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Final Score: Cibola 54 Eldorado 52 Co-Players of the Game: Julian Ortiz Julian Ortiz 5'10" | CG Cibola | 2024 State NM , Cibola – 12 pts, 3 ast & Elijah Foster Elijah Foster 6'4" | CG Cibola | 2024…
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Continue ReadingFinal Score: Cibola 54 Eldorado 52
Co-Players of the Game: Julian Ortiz Julian Ortiz 5'10" | CG Cibola | 2024 State NM , Cibola – 12 pts, 3 ast & Elijah Foster Elijah Foster 6'4" | CG Cibola | 2024 State NM , Cibola – 9 pts, 7 reb, 1 stl
Leader in Points: Josh Jackson Josh Jackson 6'5" | PF Eldorado | 2024 State NM , Eldorado & Elijah Martinez Elijah Martinez 5'10" | PG Cibola | 2027 State NM , Cibola – 18
Leader in Rebounds: Elijah Foster Elijah Foster 6'4" | CG Cibola | 2024 State NM , Cibola – 7
Leader in Assists: Julian Ortiz Julian Ortiz 5'10" | CG Cibola | 2024 State NM , Cibola – 3
Leader in Steals: Christopher Williams Christopher Williams 5'9" | CG Cibola | 2027 State NM , Cibola – 2
Leader in Blocks: Josh Jackson Josh Jackson 6'5" | PF Eldorado | 2024 State NM , Eldorado & Cole Baca Cole Baca 5'10" | PG Cibola | 2024 State NM , Cibola – 1
Cibola looked as put together as they have all season. Their offense flowed as a unit, and their on-ball defense caused problems for the Eagles. Though Eldorado held the lead for most of the third quarter, Cibola was able to climb back with their aggressive play and offensive rebounding.
Statistically, this was not a good game, as there were a lot of loose balls and deflections that altered the ebb and flow of the game. Nevertheless, Julian Ortiz Julian Ortiz 5'10" | CG Cibola | 2024 State NM kept his foot on the gas for the Cougars on the offensive end. He was a consistent shot-maker and was the emotional leader of this team. Elijah Foster Elijah Foster 6'4" | CG Cibola | 2024 State NM was a force in the paint, grabbing a game-high 7 rebounds and getting the game-winning offensive rebound and putback to give the Cougars the win.
Elijah Martinez Elijah Martinez 5'10" | PG Cibola | 2027 State NM was the leading scorer for Cibola, starting strong in the first half. His efficiency continues to struggle from beyond the arc, but he’s expanded his game to create in the paint as well. Cole Baca Cole Baca 5'10" | PG Cibola | 2024 State NM was a force on both sides of the floor and knocked down the go-ahead three in the final minutes, as well as getting the final stop to ice the game in the end.
Josh Jackson Josh Jackson 6'5" | PF Eldorado | 2024 State NM had as strong of a first quarter as I’ve seen from any one player so far this season. He easily has one of the purest jump shots in the state, and showcased it in the first half, though his production faltered a bit in the second. He finished with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Johnny Salas Johnny Salas 6'2" | CG Eldorado | 2024 State NM continues to impress as the leader at the point guard position, as he finished with 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Josiah Mitchell Josiah Mitchell 6'0" | SF Eldorado | 2024 State NM came off the bench in this one but did not disappoint as a spark plug off the bench for instant production. He finished with 7 points and 5 rebounds. Tysean Austin Tysean Austin 5'11" | SG Eldorado | 2025 State NM was strong going to the basket and scored with ease around the basket. He should continue to flourish in this role as an athletic wing that attacks the basket.