Basketball Game Preview: Cloudcroft Bears vs. Mescalero Apache Chiefs

Cloudcroft is 0-10 against Mescalero Apache since April of 2021 but things could change on Saturday. The Bears will be playing in front of their home fans against the Chiefs at 2:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Cloudcroft will bounce into Saturday's matchup after beating Capitan, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. The Bears walked away with a 40-29 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Mescalero Apache got the win against Mesilla Valley Christian School on Tuesday by a conclusive 56-31. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Chiefs have posted against the SonBlazers since January 22, 2022.

Cloudcroft's victory bumped their record up to 7-11. As for Mescalero Apache, their win bumped their record up to 7-14.

Cloudcroft might still be hurting after the 45-19 defeat they got from Mescalero Apache when the teams last played back in February of 2025. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.