Big Time Hoops

This article is courtesy of the Albuquerque Journal. For the 5A Low-Down, it makes one wish (at least me) of the dream match-up that never happened: Eldorado vs Cruces at the Hoopla in December. When it comes down to it, all that matters are the girls are on the court and the game they bring [...]

Congratulations to the Las Cruces Lady Bulldawgs, who beat Mayfield 49-39 to take home the 2009 Holiday Hoop-La Trophy. Mayfield Hobbs took third place. The Eldorado Eagles finished strong, defeating Jefferson for the consolation bracket.

Jefferson defeats Rio Rancho in OT Holding the lead until late in the fourth quarter, Rio Rancho was unable to come up with the win against Jefferson. The Lady Rams were able to build their lead to as much as 12 points going into the half, 25-13. The Lady Foxes came back with all pistons [...]

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Hobbs upsets Eldorado The unranked Hobbs Eagles defeated the #1 Eldorado Golden Eagles, 49-47, in opening play at the La Posta Holiday Hoopla. Hobbs, down 14-31 at the half, was able to steadily chip away at Eldorado’s lead. Sensing Hobbs’ comeback,  Eldorado went into an aggressive full-court press, which Hobbs was effective in breaking. Hobbs [...]