Lady Indians Trail Navajo Prep at Halftime

Cobre High School team struggles in state basketball tournament semifinal game

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:11am

The Cobre High School Lady Indians are trailing Navajo Prep 34-15 at halftime of their state basketball tournament semifinal game on Thursday evening. The team has struggled so far, falling behind the Lady Eagles early in the contest.

Why it matters

The Lady Indians were hoping to advance to the state championship game, but face an uphill battle after falling behind significantly in the first half. The outcome of this game will determine whether Cobre can continue its postseason run.

The details

Cobre High School's girls basketball team has been unable to keep pace with Navajo Prep so far in the semifinal matchup. The Lady Eagles have built a 19-point lead by the end of the first half, putting the Lady Indians in a difficult position to mount a comeback in the second half.

  • The game is being played on Thursday evening.
  • The halftime score is Navajo Prep 34, Cobre High School 15.

The players

Cobre High School Lady Indians

The girls basketball team from Cobre High School in Silver City, New Mexico, who are competing in the state tournament semifinal game.

Navajo Prep Lady Eagles

The girls basketball team from Navajo Prep in New Mexico, who are playing against Cobre High School in the state tournament semifinal game.

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What’s next

Daily Press Sports Editor Dean Thompson is in Albuquerque covering the game, and will have full coverage and photos in Saturday's edition of the newspaper.

The takeaway

The Lady Indians face a significant deficit at halftime and will need to mount a strong comeback in the second half to advance to the state championship game.