New Mexico High School Basketball - Carlsbad nipped by Portales
December 7, 2023: Portales, NM 88130 The Portales Rams tipped the visiting Carlsbad Cavemen basketball team by a final score of 48-47 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Rams face the Clovis Wildcats (Clovis, NM) in a non-league game, on Saturday, December 9. Portales will attempt to move on its 1-1 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 1-0 record after their 65-30 league win over Artesia (Artesia, NM).
With the defeat, Carlsbad moves to 2-1 on the year. The Cavemen host Lovington (Lovington, NM) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Monday, December 11. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 0-0.