Basketball Recap: Luling Takes a Loss

Luling was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs, falling 62-38. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 58-24 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Nixon-Smiley was led to victory by Janaelyn White and Grace Gomez. White went 5 for 11 en route to 11 points along with six assists and five rebounds, while Gomez went 5 of 12 on her way to 11 points and three steals. That's the most points Gomez has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Janice White, who posted eight points and five boards.

Luling's defeat dropped their record down to 8-20. As for Nixon-Smiley, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 10-17.

Luling will face off against Poth at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Poth will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Luling surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nixon-Smiley, they will venture away from home to challenge Karnes City at 6:15 p.m. on Friday.