Basketball Recap: Southwest Legacy Falls Despite Big Games from Laniya Pollard and Garnelle Zor

Southwest Legacy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They came up short against the Harlandale Indians, falling 64-41. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Titans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 70-50 back in December of 2024.

Garnelle Zor

Steals

01/17/25 @ Harlandale	2
01/14/25 vs MacArthur	2
01/10/25 @ South San Antonio	2
01/07/25 @ Southside	2
01/03/25 vs Jay	4

Despite the loss, Southwest Legacy had strong showings from Garnelle Zor, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds, and LaNiya Pollard, who posted six points and ten boards. Zor is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 23 games she's played. Milagros Martinez was another key player, putting up six points and seven rebounds.

Even though they lost, Southwest Legacy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.

Harlandale got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Sadie Mancha out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 15 boards. What's more, Mancha also racked up four assists, the most she's had since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kamila Sosa, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds.

Southwest Legacy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-22. As for Harlandale, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-14.

Southwest Legacy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 74-36 win against Winn on the 21st. As for Harlandale, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, an 85-61 loss against McCollum on the 22nd.