Hatch Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 63-44 to the Mountainair Mustangs. The Bears were not able to make up for their loss to the Mustangs from their previous meeting back in December of 2024.
Mountainair's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nolan Kayser led the charge by putting up 22 points along with six boards and four steals. Those 22 points gave Kayser a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Marcos Sisneros, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds.
Hatch Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Mountainair, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Hatch Valley and Chaparral will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears will be up against the Lobos' rather soft defense (which has allowed 62.86 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Mountainair, they will be taking part in a tournament against Capitan at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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