Basketball Game Preview: Wisdom Generals vs. Cesar E. Chavez Lobos

The Wisdom Generals will take on the Cesar E. Chavez Lobos at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Friday, Wisdom took a blow against Galena Park, falling 59-32. The loss continues a trend for the Generals in their matchups with the Yellowjackets: they've now lost six in a row.

Meanwhile, Cesar E. Chavez came up short against Westside on Monday and fell 53-43. While losing is never fun, the Lobos can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 925th, while the Wolves are ranked 179th).

Wisdom will need focus on slowing down Johntta Thomas, one of several Cesar E. Chavez players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 15 points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Grant Johnson, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 boards.

Even though they lost, Cesar E. Chavez smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in nine consecutive games.

Cesar E. Chavez's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Wisdom, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.

Wisdom took a serious blow against Cesar E. Chavez in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 68-39. Will Wisdom have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.