Needville hadn't done well against Bay City recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Needville Bluejays skirted past the Bay City Blackcats 44-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bluejays have posted since December 9, 2023.
Needville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaydon Ortiz, who posted nine points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. Another player making a difference was Zachary Lyvers, who had eight points and seven rebounds.
Bluejays
| 01/10/25 @ Bay City | 44-42 |
| 01/07/25 vs Columbia | 52-41 |
Needville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in three consecutive games.
When it comes to explaining why Bay City lost, don't look at Alex Estrada. Despite the final result, he went 8 of 18 on his way to 20 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Ellis, who put up eight points and three steals.
Needville's record is now 7-11. As for Bay City, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-5.
Needville will face off against Brazosport at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bay City, they will square off against Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bay City is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.4 points per game this season.
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