Basketball Recap: Avery's Luck Changes for the Better on Saturday

Avery came into Saturday's game having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They escaped with a win on Saturday against the Ector Eagles by the margin of a single free throw, 31-30. This was a revenge game for the Bulldogs: when they faced off against the Eagles last Tuesday, they had to take a 38-30 loss.

Avery's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Ector, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

Avery will head out to take on Leverett's Chapel at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ector, they will be home for the holidays to greet Christian Home Educators at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ector is facing Christian Home Educators at the right time seeing as Christian Home Educators is stuck on a six-game losing streak.