Basketball Game Preview: Natalia Mustangs vs. Hondo Owls

Natalia hasn't had much luck against Hondo recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Owls at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

On Tuesday, Natalia lost to Lytle on the road by a 47-31 margin.

Meanwhile, Hondo came up short against Crystal City on Tuesday and fell 55-42. The loss continues a trend for the Owls in their meetings with the Javelinas: they've now lost three in a row.

Natalia's defeat dropped their record down to 9-19. As for Hondo, their loss dropped their record down to 22-5.

Natalia was able to grind out a solid victory over Hondo in their previous matchup back in February of 2025, winning 56-46. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Owls turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.