Lady Steers Romp To Stay Unbeaten

By Nicky Romero
For the Mountain Mail

MAGDALENA – The undefeated and third-ranked Magdalena Lady Steers continued their winning ways on Jan. 12, defeating the Alamo Lady Cougars 79-23. The Lady Steers improved to 11-0 overall and 2-0 in district play. The Lady Cougars fell to 2-7.
The Lady Steers’ full-court press proved too much for the Lady Cougars to handle, causing numerous turnovers and easy baskets for Magdalena. The Lady Steers began the first quarter by scoring the first 15 points with balanced scoring from seven different players. The Lady Steers led 15-2 after the first quarter.
The Lady Steers continued their fast-break style, outscoring the Lady Cougars 32-4 for a 47-6 halftime lead.
In the second half, it was more of the same as Lady Steers coach Wally Sanchez substituted freely, giving playing time to some underclassmen. They outscored the Lady Cougars 32-17 in the second half.
The Lady Steers were led by Keanda Chavez with 13 points and Kameron Armstrong added 12 points and Camille Mansell scored 10 points.
Shannon Secatero had eight points followed by Merrissa Tafoya and Karly Chavez adding six each. Elizabeth Thomas had nine points and Chanlyn Monte added eight points for the Alamo.
“I am happy we got to play 15 girls and pick up some experience for the younger kids,” Sanchez said. “Our girls are working hard and it’s starting to pay off.”
Sanchez said he was looking forward to Saturday’s road game with district challenger Gallup Catholic High School.
“It should be a good competitive game,” Sanchez said. “It’s gone back and forth with us and them the last few years.”

(Photo by Nathalie Nance) Magdalena’s Keanda Chavez defends Alamo’s Elizabeth Thomas.

Lady Steers Romp To Stay Unbeaten