Alamogordo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 60-59 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mayfield Trojans. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Trojans earlier this season, when they won 55-44.
Mayfield was led to victory by Hector Gallegos and Christian Covarrubia. Gallegos went 8-for-11 en route to 17 points and six boards, while Covarrubia posted nine points and six rebounds. Mayfield is 2-1 when Gallegos posts 15 or more points, but 8-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Samuel Biad, who had eight points.
Alamogordo's defeat dropped their record down to 10-14. As for Mayfield, their record is now an identical 10-14.
Alamogordo didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 62-54 loss against Las Cruces on the 17th. As for Mayfield, they have also already played their next matchup, a 61-26 victory against Gadsden on the 17th.
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