There's no place like home for Hatch Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They walked away with a 37-25 victory over the Animas Panthers on Thursday. This was a revenge game for the Bears: when they faced off against the Panthers last Friday, they had to take a 34-20 defeat.
Hatch Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sophia Holguin, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Holguin is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Caydence Roberts, who posted ten points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Hatch Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
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| 12/11/25 - Home | 37-25 W |
| 12/05/25 - Neutral | 20-34 L |
| 12/05/24 - Neutral | 7-59 L |
| 12/15/22 - Neutral | 17-71 L |
| 12/03/15 - Neutral | 53-28 W |
| 11/23/15 - Home | 54-25 W |
Hatch Valley's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Animas, their loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hatch Valley will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Tucumcari on January 1, 2026. Animas will take on Cobre in a holiday battle at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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