Basketball Recap: Karlea Apodaca Key Part of Team Effort in Panthers Win

Menaul won the last time they faced Oak Grove Classical Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Menaul Panthers came out on top against the Oak Grove Classical Academy Owls by a score of 47-36. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.

Karlea Apodaca

Steals

02/11/25 @ Oak Grove Classical Academy	2
02/08/25 @ Bosque	2
02/06/25 @ Jemez Valley	3
02/04/25 vs Legacy Academy	3
01/29/25 @ Monte Del Sol Charter	3
+ 3 more games

Menaul's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Karlea Apodaca, who posted 14 points and eight assists. Apodaca is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last eight games she's played. Julie Robles was another key player, going 7-for-12 en route to 14 points.

Menaul smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive matches.

Menaul's record is now 10-13. As for Oak Grove Classical Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season.

Menaul has already played their next contest, a 50-42 defeat against Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy on the 13th. As for Oak Grove Classical Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 63-25 loss against Jemez Valley on the 13th.