Hot Springs and Navajo Prep squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Hot Springs had to settle for second. They fell to the Navajo Prep Eagles 47-43. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Tristan Polanco
| 03/08/25 vs Navajo Prep | 18 |
| 02/28/25 vs Cobre | 15 |
| 02/25/25 vs Hatch Valley | 11 |
| 02/20/25 @ Hatch Valley | 9 |
| 02/18/25 vs Socorro | 10 |
| + 24 more games |
Despite the loss, Hot Springs still got an impressive performance from Tristan Polanco, who almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds. Polanco continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Adrian Gomez, who posted 13 points and four steals.
Even though they lost, Hot Springs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive matches.
Hot Springs' loss dropped their record down to 21-8. As for Navajo Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-6 record this season.
Hot Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Navajo Prep, they will face off against St. Michael's at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Michael's knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 19 contests -- so hopefully Navajo Prep likes a good challenge.
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