After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hope Christian, Taos was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 51-27 margin over the Hot Springs Tigers. The contest marked Taos' most dominant win of the season.
Taos' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jasmine Mondragon, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. Ciera Castillo was another key player, putting up eight points.
When it comes to explaining why Hot Springs lost, don't look at Alex Gonzales. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards. Gonzales has been hot for a while, having posted nine or more rebounds the last 12 times she's played. Raegan Hearn also deserves some recognition as she scored her first point of the season.
With the victory, Taos broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-11. As for Hot Springs, they dropped their record down to 4-10 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Taos wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 46-40 loss against St. Pius X on the 18th. Hot Springs has also already played their next matchup, a 53-37 defeat against Bloomfield on the 18th.
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