Cobre High School Indians rally to defeat Dexter Demons at state tournament

Indians overcome nine-point deficit in fourth quarter to advance to next round

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:42am

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The Cobre High School Indians basketball team rallied in the final quarter of play to defeat the Dexter Demons 46-43 in the Nusenda Credit Union State High School Basketball Tournament. The win moves the Indians to the next round, where they will play the winner of the game between No. 1 Navajo Prep and No. 8 Tohatchi.

Why it matters

The state basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event in New Mexico, drawing passionate fans and intense competition among the top high school teams in the state. Cobre High School's comeback victory showcases their resilience and ability to perform under pressure, which could bode well for their chances of advancing further in the tournament.

The details

After trailing for more than three quarters and being down by as many as nine points late in the third quarter, the Cobre High School Indians basketball team rallied in the final quarter to secure a 46-43 victory over the Dexter Demons. The win moves the Indians to the next round of the Nusenda Credit Union State High School Basketball Tournament.

  • The game took place on Tuesday morning in Rio Rancho.
  • The Indians will play the winner of the game between No. 1 Navajo Prep and No. 8 Tohatchi at 8:15 Thursday night at the Rio Rancho Events Center.

The players

Cobre High School Indians

The boys' basketball team from Cobre High School in Silver City, New Mexico, who rallied to defeat the Dexter Demons in the state tournament.

Dexter Demons

The boys' basketball team from Dexter High School in Dexter, New Mexico, who lost to the Cobre High School Indians in the state tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Daily Press Sports Editor Dean Thompson is in Albuquerque for the tournament, and will have full coverage and photos from the game in Wednesday's e-edition of the newspaper.”

— Daily Press Staff

What’s next

The Indians will play the winner of the game between No. 1 Navajo Prep and No. 8 Tohatchi at 8:15 Thursday night at the Rio Rancho Events Center.

The takeaway

Cobre High School's comeback victory showcases their resilience and ability to perform under pressure, which could bode well for their chances of advancing further in the highly competitive state basketball tournament.