Volleyball Recap: Ariana Magallanes' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Hagerman over Tatum

Hagerman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 3-1 to the Tatum Coyotes. The Bobcats were not able to make up for their defeat to the Coyotes from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.

The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-20, 23-25, 25-22.

Ariana Magallanes

Attacks Kills

10/14/25 vs Tatum	10
10/07/25 @ Jal	15
10/03/25 vs Capitan	7
09/27/25 vs Mescalero Apache	5
09/26/25 vs Fort Sumner/House	6
+ 2 more games

Hagerman's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ariana Magallanes, who had 13 digs, ten kills, and three aces. Magallanes is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had five or more in each of the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Raeanne Talamantes, who had eight digs and four aces.

Hagerman's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Tatum, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Hagerman will face off against rival Texico at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Tatum is set to take on their familiar foe Loving at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.