The Hot Springs Tigers will face off against the Dexter Demons at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Hot Springs is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Mesilla Valley Christian School just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They received a blow as they fell 50-32 to the SonBlazers.
| 01/07/25 vs Mesilla Valley Christian School | 12 |
| 12/20/24 vs Bosque | 9 |
| 12/19/24 @ Chaparral | 9 |
| 12/17/24 vs Ruidoso | 11 |
| 12/14/24 vs Navajo Pine | 12 |
Alex Gonzales put forth a good effort for the losing side as she dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 boards. She has been hot, having posted nine or more rebounds the last eight times she's played. Another player making a difference was Taylor Littleton, who posted eight points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Hot Springs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in eight consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Dexter came tearing into Friday's contest with five straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Bears 58-18. The Demons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 20 points or more this season.
Hot Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Dexter, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-5 record this season.
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