While Vega didn't have the best season last year (they finished 16-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Bovina Mustangs 51-23 on Thursday. Given the Longhorns' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 219th, while the Mustangs are ranked 824th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Vega pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.9 points per game. As for Bovina, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vega will host Sanford-Fritch at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Sanford-Fritch's defense has only allowed 26.4 points per game this season, so Vega's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bovina, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Highland Park at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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