Timberwolves Dominate Warriors in Road Rout

December 20, 2025

SOCORRO, N.M. – The East Mountain Lady Timberwolves left little room for doubt on Friday night, putting together a clinical performance to dismantle the Socorro Lady Warriors 48-13. The victory moves East Mountain to 4-5 on the season as they head into the holiday break on a high note.

A Stifling Start

From the opening tip, East Mountain’s defensive pressure overwhelmed the hosts. Utilizing an aggressive full-court press, the Timberwolves forced turnovers and transitioned them into easy baskets. The dominance was so absolute that East Mountain surged to a 41-0 lead before Socorro finally found the scoreboard with just 2:59 remaining in the second quarter.

Leading the charge offensively was Evelyn Kannolt, who delivered a standout performance with a game-high 23 points. Kate Hushman also reached double figures, contributing 12 points to the Timberwolves’ total.

Building the Program

With a massive lead established early, head coach Ron Drake utilized the second half to give his younger players significant varsity minutes—a move he views as vital for the school’s future.

“You got to play the younger kids,” Drake said post-game. “They’re nervous out there, but they got to play too. Like I told you before, you got to build a program, not just a team. They’re part of the program, so I’m happy with them.”

While the younger rotation allowed Socorro to find a few late baskets, Drake remained focused on the defensive foundation his starters built. “Our press worked really good in the first quarter,” he noted. “They probably accomplished everything we had in mind coming in.”

Box Score Highlights

Player	Points
Evelyn Kannolt	23
Kate Hushman	12
Maya Cheney	4
Emee Naylor	3
Addison Springall	2
Elizabeth Appel	2
Isabella Ortiz	2

Looking Ahead

The Timberwolves will enjoy a well-earned rest over the holidays. As Coach Drake noted while wishing fans a Merry Christmas, the team will not return to competitive action until the new year. With their record now sitting at 4-5, East Mountain looks to carry this defensive momentum into the second half of their schedule.

The Lady Timberwolves next game will on Jan 3 against Coronado.