Plains Horsemen Rally for Big Conference Win

Boys basketball team defeats Mission Bulldogs 57-55 in intense 7B matchup

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Plains-Hot Springs boys basketball team knew they needed a big win in the conference to keep their postseason dreams alive. They rallied to the challenge and downed the Mission Bulldogs 57-55 at home on Friday for an intense 7B matchup in the middle of a very busy week for the Horsemen and Trotters.

Why it matters

This conference win keeps the Plains-Hot Springs boys basketball team's postseason hopes alive, as they look to secure a spot in the divisional tournament. The game was an intense matchup between two top teams in the 7B conference.

The details

In the game against Mission, the Horsemen were able to rally back from a six-point halftime deficit to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. A key free throw by Ben Aldridge and a jump shot by Cooper Meredith in the final minutes sealed the 57-55 victory for Plains.

  • The game took place on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Horsemen had previously defeated Noxon 82-36 on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Cooper Meredith

A key player for the Plains-Hot Springs Horsemen, scoring 15 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in the win over Mission.

Ben Aldridge

Scored 11 points, including a crucial free throw in the final minutes to help secure the victory for the Horsemen.

Jarett Weeks

Scored 10 points for the Plains-Hot Springs team.

Eddie Siebert

Contributed 8 points to the Horsemen's winning effort.

Tyrel Allen

Head coach of the Plains-Hot Springs boys basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“The chemistry on our team has begun to gel, allowing players to see each other in the offense and get the ball to the open guy much quicker than before. We also were able to win the rebound battle and limited two of their three main players to two points each. We also limited our number of turnovers, which is always the goal.”

— Tyrel Allen, Head Coach

What’s next

The Plains-Hot Springs boys basketball team will look to continue their strong conference play as they aim to secure a spot in the divisional tournament.

The takeaway

This hard-fought conference win showcases the resilience and determination of the Plains-Hot Springs boys basketball team as they fight to keep their postseason dreams alive. The Horsemen's ability to rally back from a halftime deficit and make key plays down the stretch demonstrates the team's growth and potential heading into the final stretch of the season.