Basketball Recap: IDEA Weslaco Pike Falls to Rio Hondo in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Nov 19, 2024, 7:22pm

Basketball Recap: IDEA Weslaco Pike Mavericks vs. Rio Hondo Bobcats

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IDEA Weslaco Pike had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Rio Hondo Bobcats on the road and fell 75-23. The Mavericks just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row dating back to last season.

Rio Hondo's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carlie Rodriguez led the charge by earning 17 points. Rodriguez's evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Abby Atkinson, who earned 17 points.

Rio Hondo pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.

IDEA Weslaco Pike will host Manor New Tech at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Manor New Tech will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something IDEA Weslaco Pike surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rio Hondo, they will square off against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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