Basketball Recap: Izabela Tapia Key Part of a Team Effort in Javelinas Win

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2024, 2:00pm

Basketball Recap: Crystal City Javelinas vs. Uvalde Coyotes/Lobos (for girls)

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Crystal City won the last time they faced Uvalde, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Crystal City Javelinas put the hurt on the Uvalde Coyotes/Lobos (for girls) with a sharp 54-33 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Javelinas.

Crystal City got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Izabela Tapia out in front who scored eight points in addition to 19 rebounds and two steals. Tapia has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more rebounds the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Riyannah Mena, who posted 11 points plus six rebounds and four steals.

Crystal City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.

Several Coyotes/Lobos (for girls) players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Natalia Cabralez, who earned 13 points. Another player making a difference was Lola Pose, who scored eight points.

Crystal City now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Uvalde, they dropped their record down to 7-11 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Crystal City will take on Martin in a tournament on Thursday. Martin will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Crystal City surely won't give up without a fight. As for Uvalde, they will head out on the road to take on Eagle Pass at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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