The Mescalero Apache Chiefs will venture away from home to face off against the Cloudcroft Bears at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mescalero Apache will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Mescalero Apache took a 36-point defeat the last time they faced off against Mesilla Valley Christian School, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Chiefs narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the SonBlazers 50-47.
Mescalero Apache got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Shywin Chaffins out in front who posted 14 points. Avin Yellowcloud was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Meanwhile, Cloudcroft was able to grind out a solid victory over Capitan on Thursday, taking the game 70-61.
Mescalero Apache's record now sits at 12-13. As for Cloudcroft, their record is now 11-13.
Mescalero Apache beat Cloudcroft 71-59 in their previous matchup two weeks ago. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Bears' Rylee Pahl, who dropped a double-double with 34 points and ten boards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Chiefs still be able to contain Pahl? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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