SCORE: No. 2 Maxwell 63 - No. 5 Springer 53
RECAP
A young roster that only suited up eight players, the Bears of Maxwell once again defeated district opponent Springer for the Class 1A Championship.
The Red Devils of Springer came out to start the game red hot thanks in part to Estevan Romero's 3-point shooting. At one point, Springer held a 10-point lead at 14-4. But the Bears would not let up. Despite trailing 33-31 at the break, Maxwell would use an 18 point 3rd quarter and hold Springer to 3 of 15 shooting in the quarter to rally and take a tight lead heading into the fourth. Superb play by guards Jeremy and Andrew Archuleta helped seal the win for the Bears as they claim their 1st state championship in boys basketball in their first title appearance since 1960. The title marks Maxwell head coach Eloy Brazil's 4th title in his career as he goes 4-for-4 in state championship games. His last two were with Springer in 2004 and 2002.
STATS
Maxwell
Aaron Salazar - 17 points (on 3 of 8 shooting/8 of 10 from the line)
Carl Gonzales - 16 points (7 of 20 shooting) and 6 rebounds
Andrew Archuleta - 13 points
Kolten Riggs - 10 points and 14 rebounds
Jeremy Archuleta - 7 points and 10 rebounds
Team
FG% - 19/46 - 41%
3PT% - 4/14 - 29%
FT% - 21/30 - 70%
Springer
Estevan Romero - 20 points on 7 of 18 shooting (4 of 11 from 3pt) and 6 rebounds
Bryan Romero - 13 points on 5 of 11 shooting
Isaiah Garcia - 12 points and 7 rebounds
Team
FG% - 20/64 - 31%
3PT% - 7/25 - 28%
FT% - 6/11 - 55%
RECAP
A young roster that only suited up eight players, the Bears of Maxwell once again defeated district opponent Springer for the Class 1A Championship.
The Red Devils of Springer came out to start the game red hot thanks in part to Estevan Romero's 3-point shooting. At one point, Springer held a 10-point lead at 14-4. But the Bears would not let up. Despite trailing 33-31 at the break, Maxwell would use an 18 point 3rd quarter and hold Springer to 3 of 15 shooting in the quarter to rally and take a tight lead heading into the fourth. Superb play by guards Jeremy and Andrew Archuleta helped seal the win for the Bears as they claim their 1st state championship in boys basketball in their first title appearance since 1960. The title marks Maxwell head coach Eloy Brazil's 4th title in his career as he goes 4-for-4 in state championship games. His last two were with Springer in 2004 and 2002.
STATS
Maxwell
Aaron Salazar - 17 points (on 3 of 8 shooting/8 of 10 from the line)
Carl Gonzales - 16 points (7 of 20 shooting) and 6 rebounds
Andrew Archuleta - 13 points
Kolten Riggs - 10 points and 14 rebounds
Jeremy Archuleta - 7 points and 10 rebounds
Team
FG% - 19/46 - 41%
3PT% - 4/14 - 29%
FT% - 21/30 - 70%
Springer
Estevan Romero - 20 points on 7 of 18 shooting (4 of 11 from 3pt) and 6 rebounds
Bryan Romero - 13 points on 5 of 11 shooting
Isaiah Garcia - 12 points and 7 rebounds
Team
FG% - 20/64 - 31%
3PT% - 7/25 - 28%
FT% - 6/11 - 55%
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