Basketball Recap: Cobre Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Cobre won the last time they faced Hot Springs, and Hayley Gutierrez did her part to make sure it happened again. The Cobre Indians came out on top against the Hot Springs Tigers by a score of 63-53 on Tuesday thanks in part to Gutierrez, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 12 boards. Her evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.

The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Duarte, who posted 13 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. That's the most points she has posted since back in February of 2024.

The victory snapped Cobre's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-11 record. As for Hot Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.

Cobre didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 61-25 win against Socorro on the 6th. Hot Springs has also already played their next match, a 46-30 victory against Hatch Valley on the 6th.