Basketball Recap: Los Alamos Comes Up Short

Los Alamos was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell 35-25 to the Taos Tigers. While the Hilltoppers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Tigers 12-4 in the first quarter.

Jenae Velarde was Los Alamos' leading scorer, having posted seven points.

Taos' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jasmine Mondragon, who posted 13 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Julianna Flores, who earned 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.

Los Alamos' loss dropped their record down to 3-21. As for Taos, their win bumped their record up to 8-16.

Los Alamos wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 41-27 defeat against Pojoaque Valley on the 22nd. As for Taos, they have also already played their next game, a 47-44 loss against Espanola Valley on the 22nd.