The Capital Jaguars's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fifth straight loss. They were beaten by Rio Rancho 57-18. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Capital has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Capital still got an impressive performance from Annica Montoya, who scored 13 points along with two steals. Madelaine Portillo was another key contributor, scoring four points along with two steals and two blocks.
Capital has not been sharp recently, as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season. As for Rio Rancho, their victory bumped their record up to 10-5.
Capital will head out on the road to take on Rio Grande at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New Mexico (Rio Grande is ranked 94th, while Capital is ranked 105th). As for Rio Rancho, they will be playing at home against Roswell at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.