After both having extra time off, the Hatch Valley Bears and the Tucumcari Rattlers will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hatch Valley has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row dating back to last season, Hatch Valley turned things around against Carrizozo on December 14th. They took down the Grizzlies 42-24. The Bears' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hatch Valley can attribute much of their success to Alondra Ramirez, who posted eight points.
Tucumcari has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 58-54 heartbreaker at the hands of Magdalena.
Hatch Valley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Tucumcari, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
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