Cibola was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Volcano Vista Hawks and fell 69-37. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the Hawks are ranked 12th).
Jalysa Hines was a one-woman wrecking crew for Volcano Vista as she went 11-for-18 to rack up 32 points and seven steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Hines has scored at least a third of Volcano Vista's points. Micaela Hererra was another key player, going 5-for-9 on her way to 13 points along with seven boards and six steals.
Cibola's loss dropped their record down to 9-17. As for Volcano Vista, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a massive bump to their 16-9 record this season.
Cibola does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Volcano Vista, they will venture away from home to square off against Farmington at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Farmington will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Volcano Vista surely won't give up without a fight.
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