Gallup Girls Cruise to Third Straight Large-Margin Victory

Gallup's girls basketball squad continued its dominant start to January with a 59-20 victory over Piedra Vista High School on Wednesday, Jan. 7. That result followed a 69-39 win over St. Pius X on Jan. 6 and a 70-31 victory over Tohatchi on Jan. 3, giving the Bengals three decisive wins in the opening week of the month.

Across those three games Gallup averaged 66.0 points per game while allowing 30.0 points per game, producing an average margin of victory of 36.0 points. Two of the wins were by identical 39-point margins — 70-31 and 59-20 — underscoring consistent offensive output and stifling defense in multiple matchups. Holding Piedra Vista to 20 points showcased the team’s ability to clamp down on opponents and convert stops into scoring runs.

The run of results matters locally beyond the gym. Gallup is regarded as a high-ranked contender in New Mexico’s Class 4A polls, and this string of lopsided victories should help solidify that standing as the regular season progresses toward district play. For players and coaches, the stretch provides momentum and confidence; for seniors and younger players, it offers early-season clarity about roles and rotations that can matter in February and March.

There are also modest economic and civic effects to consider. Strong home-court performance tends to boost attendance at games, which supports school booster revenue, concession sales, and after-game foot traffic for nearby restaurants and businesses. In smaller counties such as McKinley, high school sports often serve as focal points for community gathering and local spending on game nights, so continued success can have outsized local impact compared with larger markets.

As the season moves toward league competition, Gallup’s early statistical edge in both scoring and defense will be a key indicator for how deep the team might go in postseason play. Coaches will aim to maintain defensive intensity while sharpening offensive efficiency, and local fans will be watching whether the Bengals can translate blowout wins into consistent performance against district rivals.

With three convincing wins in the span of five days, Gallup has sent a clear signal: the program is performing at a level that commands attention across Class 4A, and McKinley County’s community and local economy stand to benefit when the Bengals draw big crowds and build a sustained run of success.