Hatch Valley extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-6. The contest between the Bears and the Chaparral Lobos didn't end well, with the Bears falling 62-48. The Bears were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lobos from their previous meeting back in January.
Alex Dominguez
| 12/16/25 vs Chaparral | 67% |
| 12/09/25 vs Santa Teresa | 67% |
| 02/20/25 vs Hot Springs | 50% |
| 02/18/25 vs Cobre | 50% |
| 02/13/25 @ Socorro | 60% |
Despite the loss, Hatch Valley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Alex Dominguez dropped a double-double with 18 points and 13 boards. Dominguez is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
As for Chaparral, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. That looming 62-48 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Daniel Marrufo had a dynamite game, shooting 54% from the field on his way to 21 points and seven rebounds. Those 54% field goal percentage gave him a new career-high. Rafael Solis was another key player, going 5-for-9 en route to 13 points.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hatch Valley will take on Mesilla Valley Christian School in a holiday battle at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bears will be up against the SonBlazers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.2 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. Chaparral and San Elizario will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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