Hot Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against the Taos Tigers, falling 51-27. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hot Springs of the 44-26 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2024.
| 01/17/25 vs Taos | 9 |
| 01/16/25 vs West Las Vegas | 10 |
| 01/14/25 @ Mesilla Valley Christian School | 13 |
| 01/11/25 vs Dexter | 11 |
| 01/07/25 vs Mesilla Valley Christian School | 12 |
When it comes to explaining why Hot Springs lost, don't look at Alex Gonzales. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards. Gonzales is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last 12 games she's played. Raegan Hearn also deserves some recognition as she scored her first point of the season.
Even though they lost, Hot Springs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matchups.
Taos' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jasmine Mondragon led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on nine points and ten boards. Ciera Castillo was another key player, putting up eight points.
Hot Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Taos, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11.
Hot Springs has already played their next contest, a 53-37 loss against Bloomfield on the 18th. As for Taos, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 46-40 defeat against St. Pius X on the 18th.
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