The Hatch Valley Bears's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fourth straight loss. They suffered a rough 44-19 loss at the hands of Ruidoso. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Hatch Valley has suffered since December 14, 2023.
Caydence Roberts was Hatch Valley's leading scorer, having posted six points.
Beth Garay held things down on the boards with seven rebounds.
Hatch Valley has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season. As for Ruidoso, their win bumped their record up to 7-8.
Hatch Valley will head out on the road to challenge Magdalena at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Magdalena presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Hatch Valley in New Mexico (Magdalena is ranked 46th, while Hatch Valley is ranked 130th). As for Ruidoso, they will play host again and welcome Silver, where tip off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
