Portales saw some tournament action on Thursday. They blew past the Deming Wildcats 67-43. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rams.
Portales found their leader in sophomore Aiden Mestas, who posted 14 points along with seven boards and five assists. John'Rey Aranda was another key player, going 6-for-8 on his way to 15 points and five steals.
Portales' win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Deming, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Portales and Deming will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Rams see the court they'll take on Lubbock Christian at 8:00 p.m. on the 16th. As for Deming, their break will end when they face Cobre at 6:00 p.m. on the 16th.
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