Bastrop lost to Taylor back in December of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Bastrop Bears came out on top against the Taylor Ducks by a score of 60-52. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bears as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Defeat or not, Taylor got some senior leadership from Eli Laurence and TJ Whybrew. Laurence went 10 for 13 on his way to 22 points and five rebounds, while Whybrew went 6 of 9 from beyond the arc on his way to 20 points and five boards. Those 22 points set a new season-high mark for Laurence. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylon Harris, who posted seven points.
Bastrop's victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Taylor, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Bastrop and Navarro will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Navarro has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 196 points over their last three games. Taylor will take on Jarrell in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Taylor is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52 points per game this season.
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