Silver Fighting Colts Dominate Chaparral Lobos in Basketball Matchup

Silver extends winning streak to six games with blowout victory over Chaparral

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Silver Fighting Colts basketball team extended their winning streak to six games with a dominant 59-28 victory over the Chaparral Lobos. Silver, ranked 22nd in New Mexico, had little trouble dispatching the 108th-ranked Chaparral squad, leading by as many as 31 points. Nyssa Tinajero led the way for Silver with a double-double of 14 points and 19 rebounds, a new career-high.

Why it matters

This game highlights the stark difference in rankings and performance between the two teams, with the higher-ranked Silver squad easily handling the struggling Chaparral team. Silver has now won 14 games this season by 23 points or more, showcasing their ability to overwhelm opponents.

The details

Silver jumped out to a big lead early and never looked back, outscoring Chaparral 59-28. The Fighting Colts dominated the offensive glass, finishing with 19 offensive rebounds. Nyssa Tinajero led the way for Silver with a double-double, while Justinne Altamirano added 9 points. For Chaparral, Arianna Molina scored a team-high 18 points in the loss.

  • Silver extended their winning streak to six games on Thursday, February 24, 2026.
  • Silver and Chaparral faced off in this matchup.

The players

Nyssa Tinajero

A standout player for the Silver Fighting Colts, Tinajero recorded a double-double with 14 points and 19 rebounds, a new career-high.

Justinne Altamirano

A key contributor for the Silver Fighting Colts, Altamirano scored 9 points in the victory.

Arianna Molina

The leading scorer for the Chaparral Lobos, Molina tallied 18 points in the losing effort.

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What’s next

Silver does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Chaparral will take on Santa Teresa at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This game showcases the dominance of the higher-ranked Silver Fighting Colts, who continue to overwhelm opponents with their strong rebounding and scoring performances. Chaparral, on the other hand, has struggled mightily this season and will look to rebound against Santa Teresa.