New Mexico High School Basketball - Las Cruces nips Hobbs
January 9, 2018: Hobbs, NM 88240 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Las Cruces Bulldawgs (Las Cruces, NM) and the host Hobbs Eagles (Hobbs, NM), saw Las Cruces's basketball squad hold off Hobbs by a count of 48-44.
With the victory, Las Cruces upgrades its record to 16-0 on the campaign. The Bulldawgs host Carlsbad (Carlsbad, NM) to play the Cavemen in a 6A District 3 challenge on Friday, January 12. The Cavemen come into the challenge with a record of 14-2. Carlsbad won 66-29 in their recent league challenge against Onate (Las Cruces, NM)
Next up, the Eagles play the Gadsden Panthers (Anthony, NM) in a 6A District 3 challenge, on Friday, January 12. Hobbs will attempt to upgrade on its 14-2 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 1-13 record after their 60-29 league loss to Centennial (Las Cruces, NM).
