The Mescalero Apache Chiefs will square off against the Ruidoso Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Mescalero Apache is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Mescalero Apache's tournament run continued when they took on Springer back in December of 2025. The Chiefs lost to the Red Devils on the road by a 53-39 margin. While losing is never fun, the Chiefs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 103rd, while the Red Devils are ranked 22nd).
Meanwhile, Ruidoso played a tough game on Saturday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against West Las Vegas, falling 49-23. The contest marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Ruidoso's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Mescalero Apache, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.
Mescalero Apache was taken down by Ruidoso 65-35 in their previous matchup back in January of 2025. Will the Chiefs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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