The Socorro Warriors will take on the Tularosa Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Socorro has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the second.
Socorro lost 60-38 to Sandia Prep on Tuesday. The contest marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jaquavis Brawley, who posted 11 points along with six rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Jacob Angel, who earned 12 points.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tularosa). They claimed a resounding 81-43 win over Hatch Valley. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 38th, while the Bears are ranked 130th), the result on Wednesday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tularosa pushed their record up to 13-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.3 points per game. As for Socorro, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Socorro lost to Tularosa at home by a decisive 71-57 margin in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Socorro have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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