Cadence Turnbow kept Thursday’s game against the Cobre High Indians in perspective. “We came in knowing what had to be more focused,” she said after a 57-23 Lady ’Cat win. “I thought we showed more focus and did what we had to.” Truth of the matter is that the Indians buckled under the Lady ’Cat full-court press, and the first half became a track meet to the basket for the …
In the grips of a three-game stranglehold, Kim Garcia can see promise from the Lady ’Cat basketball team as they headed into a non-district game on Thursday against Bayard’s Cobre High Indians. “We’re getting better,” she said. “The losses might not show that, but I am seeing better team play from our girls.” The Deming girls can expect a feisty Class 3A Indians varsity that stands at 2-6 on the …
The road has been tricky for the Deming High Lady Wildcats to navigate. A trip to Alamogordo High on Tuesday dropped the Deming girls to their second straight loss away from home. The Tigers clawed out a 46-37 win, and now the ‘Cats have posted a 1-3 road record. DHS Coach Kim Garcia saw a game of two halves. “The girls started out slow and they missed more than enough …
Three basketball games over a three-day stretch in Artesia will test the Lady Wildcats moving forward in their season. The Deming High girls opened play at the City of Champions Tournament on Thursday with the host Bulldogs. Six more teams are waiting in the wings to challenge for a tournament championship. Deming (1-0) came off a season opening win against the Goddard High Rockets, 40-22, a week ago at DHS. …
Playing with robust confidence, the Deming High Lady Wildcats appear to have turned over a new leaf this basketball season. Friday’s 40-22 victory over the Goddard High Rockets showed promise and poise in the season opener and home debut. “It the hard work and perseverance,” said Lady ’Cat Coach Kim Garcia of the new-found confidence among her players. “The girls worked hard this year and they are beginning to see …