The Cobre Indians scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They strolled past Hatch Valley with points to spare, taking the game 49-31. The win was nothing new for Cobre as they're now sitting on five straight.
Cobre found their leader in underclassman Hayley Gutierrez, who scored 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexy Rios, who scored eight points.
Cobre's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-17. Admittedly, the team didn't face the toughest opposition across those games, namely Hatch Valley, Socorro, and Hot Springs. As for Hatch Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-16.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cobre will face off against Socorro at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in New Mexico (Socorro is ranked 114th, while Cobre is ranked 122nd). As for Hatch Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Hot Springs at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in New Mexico (Hot Springs is ranked 133rd, while Hatch Valley is ranked 124th).
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