Recap: Fort Bend Willowridge Eagles vs. Silsbee Tigers
After flying high against the LaGrange Gators on Saturday, the Fort Bend Willowridge Eagles came back down to earth. Fort Bend Willowridge had to suffer through a rough 85-52 loss at the hands of Silsbee. Fort Bend Willowridge was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-22.
When it comes to explaining why Fort Bend Willowridge lost on Saturday, one person who can't be blamed is Henry Eze. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds. Eze continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Kaden Davis, who scored 16 points.
Silsbee's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Troy Rice, who scored 16 points along with 8 rebounds and 6 blocks. Jared Harris was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with 4 steals.
Fort Bend Willowridge's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Silsbee, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Bend Willowridge will take on Sharpstown at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Silsbee, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lufkin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
