With a playoff win on the line, Vela rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top against the Palmview Lobos by a score of 49-40. This was a revenge game for the Sabercats: when they faced off against the Lobos back in November of 2024, they had to take a 58-47 loss.
Vela's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ava Tovar, who went 6-for-11 to rack up 15 points and seven boards. Madison Cantu was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to six rebounds and five assists.
Sabercats
| 02/14/25 @ Palmview | 49-40 |
| 02/11/25 vs Harlingen South | 40-30 |
| 02/04/25 @ Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest | 82-15 |
Vela smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 15 consecutive games.
Vela has been performing well recently as they've won 20 of their last 25 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 26-10 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.0 points over those games. As for Palmview, their defeat dropped their record down to 27-8.
Looking ahead, Vela will take on Pieper on Monday. Pieper will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Vela surely won't give up without a fight. Palmview does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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