New Mexico High School Basketball - Mescalero Apache holds off Chaparral
January 4, 2023: Chaparral, NM 88081 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Mescalero Apache Chiefs (Mescalero, NM) and the host Chaparral Lobos (Chaparral, NM), saw Mescalero Apache's basketball squad hold off Chaparral by a tally of 42-40.
With the victory, Mescalero Apache improves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Chiefs travel to Alamo Navajo (Magdalena, NM) to confront the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 9-3. Alamo Navajo won 40-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Reserve (Reserve, NM)
Next up, the Lobos confront the Goddard Rockets (Roswell, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Chaparral will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 9-5 record after their 41-26 non-league win over Pojoaque Valley (Pojoaque, NM).