Los Alamos was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They were beaten by the West Las Vegas Dons 69-32. While losing is never fun, the Hilltoppers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 115th, while the Dons are ranked 25th).
Los Alamos lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Sofia Trujillo, who posted 12 points. Kohynn Young was another key player, putting up nine points.
West Las Vegas had a senior duo take command as Alexis Pacheco dropped a triple-double on 16 points, 12 rebounds, and ten steals and Jayla Cordova had 22 points. The contest was Cordova's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Tyra Horner, who put up two points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Los Alamos' defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for West Las Vegas, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Los Alamos will venture away from home to take on Capital at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for West Las Vegas, they are taking a road trip to challenge Navajo Prep at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in West Las Vegas' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.
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