Hagerman lost against Texico two weeks ago, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Hagerman Bobcats fell 66-55 to the Texico Wolverines.
Despite the loss, Hagerman saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ricardo Mctague went 5-for-11 on his way to 15 points and five rebounds. That's the most points Mctague has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Felix Chacon, who shot 42% from the field en route to 11 points and seven boards.
Even though they lost, Hagerman smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Hagerman's defeat dropped their record down to 18-10. As for Texico, they are on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-2 record this season.
Hagerman and Texico are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Hagerman will face off against Rehoboth Christian at 3:00 p.m. on March 8th. Rehoboth Christian will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Hagerman surely won't give up without a fight. As for Texico, they will take on Tucumcari at 6:00 p.m. on March 8th. One thing working in Texico's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 12 games.
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