The Hobbs Eagles can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They breezed by Manzano on the road to the tune of 75-29. That looming 75-29 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Hobbs yet this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hobbs to victory, but perhaps none more so than Abraham Pe?a, who scored 16 points along with four steals. Pe?a is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Braylon Vega, who scored 15 points along with six assists and three steals.
Hobbs' victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9. As for Manzano, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 4-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hobbs will take on Las Cruces at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New Mexico (Las Cruces is ranked 29th, while Hobbs is ranked 36th). As for Manzano, they will be playing at home against Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
