Basketball Recap: Economedes Jaguars vs. Rio Hondo Bobcats
Economedes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a blow against the Rio Hondo Bobcats, falling 74-23. While losing is never fun, the Jaguars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1071st, while the Bobcats are ranked 395th).
Despite the loss, Economedes still got an impressive performance from Natalie Elizondo, who posted nine points plus five rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Economedes smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Rio Hondo got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Abby Atkinson out in front who posted 21 points. With that strong performance, Atkinson is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game. Another player making a difference was Carlie Rodriguez, who earned 21 points.
Economedes' defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Rio Hondo, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Los Fresnos the next time they take the court. Economedes will head out to face Los Fresnos at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, while Rio Hondo will play them later in the day, at 9:00 a.m.
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