Basketball Recap: Hagerman Comes Up Short

Hagerman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-35 heartbreaker at the hands of the Loving Falcons. The Bobcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.

Olyse Gonzalez was the offensive standout of the game as she posted eight points along with 16 boards and six steals. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in assists (four). Another player making a difference was Jacee Smith, who had six points and 16 rebounds.

Hagerman's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Loving, they moved to 3-12 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.

Coincidentally, Hagerman and Loving will both be playing Eunice the next time they take the court. The Bobcats will host the Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Falcons will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.