A broken-down bus and a late start couldn’t stop the Kirtland Central girls basketball team from dominating Albuquerque Academy, 63-43, on the road. Haylee Nocki’s hot hand (23 points, five 3s) and Zoey Benally’s clutch shooting (17 points) sparked a huge comeback after a slow first quarter. The Broncos showed real grit, outscoring the Chargers 54-32 over the final three quarters, and proved why they’re ranked #1 in Class 4A. It’s wild how adversity can bring out the best—what’s the most unexpected challenge you’ve seen a local team overcome? #Education #K12 #KirtlandCentral