Edcouch-Elsa and Rowe squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Edcouch-Elsa had to settle for second. They came up short against the Rowe Warriors, falling 64-41. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 932nd, while the Warriors are ranked 289th).
When it comes to explaining why Edcouch-Elsa lost, don't look at Erasmo Tamez. Despite the final result, he posted nine points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaydon Villalpando, who went 7-for-17 on his way to 18 points.
Edcouch-Elsa's defeat dropped their record down to 18-10. As for Rowe, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-9 record this season.
Edcouch-Elsa does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rowe, they will venture away from home to face off against Rio Grande City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Rio Grande City's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.
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