Mescalero Apache can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They walked away with a 50-38 win over the Mesilla Valley Christian School SonBlazers. For the Chiefs, this counts as revenge for the 44-35 victory the SonBlazers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Mesilla Valley Christian School lost, don't look at Nevaeh Benjamin. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine boards. Benjamin has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more blocks the last 11 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Katey Black, who posted nine points.
Mescalero Apache's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 12-9. As for Mesilla Valley Christian School, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-3.
Mescalero Apache will head out to take on Cloudcroft at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Mescalero Apache has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. As for Mesilla Valley Christian School, they will welcome Lordsburg at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Mesilla Valley Christian School has won eight straight at home, while Lordsburg won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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