La Cueva is 2-7 against Hobbs since December of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bears will face off against the Eagles at 4:45 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
La Cueva is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 56-36 margin over Las Cruces. The Bears haven't had any issues with the Bulldawgs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Hobbs blew past Piedra Vista, posting a 59-19 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Eagles' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked first, while the Panthers are ranked 47th).
La Cueva's win bumped their record up to 18-10. As for Hobbs, their victory bumped their record up to 26-2.
La Cueva took a serious blow against Hobbs in their previous meeting back in January, falling 67-35. Can the Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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