Basketball Recap: Socorro Takes a Loss

Socorro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a hard 56-41 fall against the Mesilla Valley Christian School SonBlazers.

Mesilla Valley Christian School had a senior duo take command as Nevaeh Benjamin dropped a double-double on 16 points and 18 rebounds and Katey Black posted 16 points and three steals. Benjamin also set a new season-high mark in steals with seven. Another player making a difference was Lillian Balizan, who put up ten points and eight rebounds.

Socorro's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Mesilla Valley Christian School, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-1.

Socorro will take on Valley in a tournament on Thursday. Socorro is facing Valley at the right time seeing as Valley is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mesilla Valley Christian School, they will head out on the road to take on Hot Springs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hot Springs will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Mesilla Valley Christian School surely won't give up without a fight.