Cloudcroft hasn't had much luck against Lordsburg recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bears will face off against the Mavericks at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Cloudcroft strolled past Mesilla Valley Christian School with points to spare, taking the game 44-28.
Meanwhile, Lordsburg had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 28.4 points) and they went ahead and made it six on Saturday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 57-16 win over the Tigers. The Mavericks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 23 points or more this season.
Lordsburg's win came from a few key players that Cloudcroft will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Natalie Guerrero, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and ten rebounds. She has been hot for a while, having posted nine or more boards the last 15 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Madi Mansfield, who went 6-for-15 to rack up 15 points and five rebounds.
Lordsburg smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Cloudcroft's record now sits at 8-12. As for Lordsburg, their record is now 14-6.
Cloudcroft was taken down by Lordsburg 68-38 in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can the Bears avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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