Mayfield High Trojans march to 20-point win over Deming High Wildcats
‘(Editor note: Following Tuesday’s varsity boys’ basketball game at Deming High School it was announced over the PA system that due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, fans would not be allowed at home athletic events until further notice.)
DEMING – No let-up in the District 3-5A and none among the Deming High Wildcats. The ‘Cats battled tooth and nail against a physical and taller Mayfield High Trojans varsity on Tuesday at Frank Dooley Court on the campus of DHS. The ‘Cats were up to the task but fell behind in each period for a 74-54 loss.
Mayfield (9-9 and 3-1) played as the bigger and stronger team at the outset and took a 20-7 advantage through the first 8 minutes of play.
Deming (7-9 and 1-4) pestered the Trojans throughout the contest and challenged the bigger front line to match Mayfield on the offensive glass. The ‘Cats trailed 34-20 at the half.
Junior Alex Alfaro, senior Kellen Carbajal and junior Cesar Ramirez carried the scoring load in the first half. Alfaro totaled 7, Ramirez hit for 6 and Carbajal added 5. However, there was significant play from senior Anthony Lopez, juniors Ivan Schultz, and Adrian Lopez, senior Genesis Carrillo, and sophomore Aiden Jaquez throughout the contest. Whether it be a steal, rebound, assist or tie-up, the ‘Cats matched Mayfield’s intensity – and in some spots – set a standard of hustle.
Mayfield put the game out of reach in the third period behind a 16-7 run. The Trojans would put three players in double figures and Noah Alvarez had 9. Davian Smith led the Trojans with 13 points, Cameron Sowards had 12 and Anthony Escobar added 10.
At one point in the fourth period the Trojans’ lead ballooned to 25 points but the ‘Cats fought back and actually took the final period by a 27-24 edge.
Alfaro caught fire in the final 8 minutes and pumped in 12 of his game-high 21 points. Double-doubles are becoming commonplace for Alfaro who yanked down 11 rebounds.
Deming also placed three ‘Cats in double-digit scoring. Carbajal followed Alfaro with 12 points while Ramirez chipped in with 10.
The ‘Cats will break from District 3-5A play and host El Paso da Vinci Academy today. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. at Frank Dooley Court.
Bill Armendariz can be reached at 575-546-2611 (leave a message) or biarmendariz@demingheadlight.com.
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Score after each period
Mayfield 20 34 50 74
Deming 7 20 27 54
Scoring
Mayfield – Davian Smith, 13; Cameron Sowards, 12; Anthony Escobar, 10; Noah Alvarez, 9; Ashtin Watson, 6; Lawrence Flores, 6; A.C. Munoz, 5; Jalen Greene, 4; Casey Matthews, 4; Isaac Perches, 2; J.J. Davis, 2; and Joshua Flores, 1.
Deming – Alex Alfaro, 21; Kellen Carbajal, 12; Cesar Ramirez, 10; Anthony Lopez, 6; Ivan Schultz, 4; and Aiden Jaquez, 2.
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