Basketball Game Preview: Bosque Bobcats vs. Robertson Cardinals

A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Bosque Bobcats face off against the Robertson Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday... Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Bosque sitting on five straight victories and Robertson on 11.

On Saturday, Bosque strolled past Tucumcari with points to spare, taking the game 57-41.

Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Robertson on Saturday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Raton out of the water with an 80-39 final score. The Cardinals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 20 points or more this season.

Robertson's win came from a few key players Bosque will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jesse James Gonzales, who went 8 for 11 on his way to 20 points and seven assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathaniel Gonzales, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds.

Robertson was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Robertson's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.4 points per game. As for Bosque, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.

Bosque came up short against Robertson in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 73-62. Will Bosque have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.