Basketball Game Recap: North Central Texas Academy Pioneers vs. Life Waxahachie Mustangs

By Team Reports Feb 15, 2024, 2:06pm

Recap: North Central Texas Academy Pioneers vs. Life Waxahachie Mustangs

The North Central Texas Academy Pioneers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fourth straight loss. They fell 48-41 to Life Waxahachie. North Central Texas Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Life Waxahachie apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2021.

North Central Texas Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eric Cardenas, who scored three points along with 11 rebounds. Cardenas is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Eric Montillo, who scored eight points.

North Central Texas Academy struggled to work together and finished the game with only two assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.

North Central Texas Academy's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 15-14. As for Life Waxahachie, their win bumped their record up to 17-13.

North Central Texas Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 67-13 win vs. Non Varsity Tournament Opponent on the 15th. Life Waxahachie does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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