Texas High School Basketball - Corpus Christi United topples Mathis
December 21, 2023: Mathis, TX 78368 In Thursday's non-league outing, the Corpus Christi United Watchmen (Corpus Christi, TX) basketball squad beat the host Mathis Pirates (Mathis, TX), by a count of 34-18.
The Watchmen (5-1) will now prepare for their outing against Falfurrias (Falfurrias, TX). The Fightin' Jerseys go into the non-league outing with a 0-0 record.
The Pirates now hold a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Skidmore-Tynan for a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 21.
Fourth Quarter
Watchmen United JV never trailed in their 34-18 victory over Mathis JV on Thursday.
Watchmen United JV went on a 9-point run to start the game. Watchmen JV had a strong first half, leading 13-10 at halftime and never looked back, securing the victory. Leading 15-12, Watchmen United JV went on an 11-2 run to pull further away. Watchmen United JV had six assists in the third quarter, as they outscored Mathis JV 13-4. Brett Bouma scored nine points to lead Watchmen United JV. Watchmen United JV rebounded the ball well, collecting 27 rebounds. Alex Garcia led the team with five rebounds. Watchmen United JV passed the ball well with 11 assists on 15 made baskets.
Watchmen United JV pressured the ball all game, collecting 26 steals. Josiah Guzman led the team with six steals. Peter Paulson (6 points), Guzman (4 points), Samuel Macias (4 points), Emanuel Lopez (2 points), Nathan Lindsey (2 points), Corban Jungmann (2 points), Garcia (2 points), Josh Jones (2 points), and Cris Vela (1 point).