Mescalero Apache was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against the Lordsburg Mavericks, falling 3-0.
While Mescalero Apache was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Lordsburg's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-2, 25-6, 25-10.
Mescalero Apache has now lost 13 of their last 14 games on the road. That's part of the reason why they have a 3-17 record this season. Admittedly, the team was facing some tough opposition over that stretch, including 4-0 Mesilla Valley Christian School (their opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 80.6% over those games). As for Lordsburg, they have been performing well recently, winning 12 of their last 15 games. That run has powered them to a 13-4 record this season.
Coincidentally, Mescalero Apache and Lordsburg will both be playing Cloudcroft the next time they take the court. The Mavericks will head out to face the Bears at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, while the Chiefs will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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