Two dominant guards in Shelby Tortorici and Kamryn Mclaurin are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Deer Park Deer will be playing at home against the Clear Brook Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Friday, Deer Park was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 54-48 to Clear Creek. While losing is never fun, the Deer can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 321st, while the Wildcats are ranked 71st).
Erin Goodson
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The losing side was boosted by Erin Goodson, who posted three points in addition to eight steals, six assists, and five boards. That's the most rebounds she has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Harms, who scored ten points.
Even though they lost, Deer Park 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 eight offensive boards in six consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, after a string of eight wins, Clear Brook's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of Dickinson by a score of 64-61. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Wolverines have suffered since January 23, 2024.
Clear Brook's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 26-3. As for Deer Park, their loss dropped their record down to 14-14.
Deer Park couldn't quite finish off Clear Brook when the teams last played back in December of 2024 and fell 54-51. Will Deer Park 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.
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