Cloudcroft hadn't done well against Hatch Valley recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Cloudcroft snuck past Hatch Valley with a 48-43 win. This was payback for Cloudcroft, who suffered a 72-35 loss the last time these two teams met.
Despite the defeat, Hatch Valley saw an underclassman step up: freshman Cylee Roberts dropped a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Roberts is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. Caydence Roberts was another key player, putting up six points along with ten rebounds and five steals.

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| 12/12/25 - Neutral | 48-43 W |
| 04/17/21 - Away | 35-72 L |
| 12/20/16 - Away | 21-59 L |
| 01/02/16 - Away | 21-52 L |
Cloudcroft's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Hatch Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Cloudcroft has already played their next matchup, a 56-23 defeat against Cliff on the 13th. As for Hatch Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 60-30 loss against Lordsburg on the 13th.
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