Basketball Recap: Pasadena Memorial Mavericks vs. Alvin Yellowjackets
Pasadena Memorial lost against Alvin back in November of 2020, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Pasadena Memorial Mavericks fell 40-33 to the Alvin Yellowjackets. The loss continues a trend for the Mavericks in their matchups with the Yellowjackets: they've now lost seven in a row.
Despite the defeat, Pasadena Memorial saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Scarlet Huicab- De Niz posted six points plus 20 rebounds. With that strong performance, Huicab- De Niz is now averaging an impressive 10.7 rebounds per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Akayla Williams, who posted nine points along with two steals.
Even though they lost, Pasadena Memorial smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Alvin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hayden Holloway, who earned 12 points plus seven rebounds and five steals. Melanie Cantu was another key player, posting ten points plus six rebounds and three steals.
Pasadena Memorial's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Alvin, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Pasadena Memorial wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 57-16 defeat against Clear Lake on the 21st. Alvin has also already played their next contest, a 63-29 loss against Huntsville on the 21st.
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