Lytle was the 73-47 winner over Eagle Pass when they last played one another back in December of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The game between the Lytle Pirates and the Eagle Pass Eagles didn't end well, with the Lytle Pirates falling 77-58. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 641st, while the Eagles are ranked 273rd).
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Chase Guevara, who posted 21 points and eight boards. Guevara has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Seth Pierce, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Lytle smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in ten consecutive matches.
Pirates
| 12/27/24 vs Eagle Pass | 58-77 |
| 12/20/24 @ Hondo | 62-44 |
| 12/17/24 @ Cotulla | 90-55 |
| 12/13/24 @ San Antonio Memorial | 73-42 |
| 12/10/24 vs Stacey | 72-18 |
With the defeat, Lytle broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-5. As for Eagle Pass, their record is now 12-6.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Harlandale the next time they take the court. Lytle will head out to face Harlandale at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, while Eagle Pass will head out to face them at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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