Hoops: Tuesday Night Recap Scores
Week Five is here and plenty of action across the state of New Mexico. Several Top-25 games take place, while other unranked teams make a name for themselves.
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No. 9 La Cueva 105, No. 19 Rio Grande 82
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LA CUEVA HIGH SCHOOL- Senior guard Bryce Alford did what he wanted on Tuesday night, he finished the night with 32 points. Alford, listed as the frontrunner in week four for New Mexico's most prestigious award the Mr. Basketball, also displayed his passing skills dishing the ball for several assists.
The No. 19 Rio Grande Ravens (2-3) kept it close through two and a half quarters before the No. 9 La Cueva Bears (3-1) pulled ahead by over 25 points at one point. The Ravens stayed in the contest early thanks to sophomore guard Juwan Brooks, who is sure to see his name rise in the charts. Also, Top-15 player from this summers NMPreps.com Top 100 Player Rankings, Mike Torrez had a decent second half and finished the night with 17 points.
The Bears and Ravens traded baskets early in the second half. The Ravens seemed to get bothered throughout the night by the Bears full court press.
Sophomore, Ryan Wenze-Bullard also in double figures for the La Cueva Bears with 14 points. The Bears take on No. 13 Atrisco Heritage on Thursday night in what will be a major game.
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