Mesquite was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 102-64 loss at the hands of the Duncanville Panthers and Pantherettes. While losing is never fun, the Skeeters can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 396th, while the Panthers and Pantherettes are ranked 27th).
It was another big night for Kayden Edwards, who went 10 of 18 en route to 29 points along with seven assists and six boards for Duncanville. That's the most assists Edwards has posted since back in November of 2023. Xavion Lawson was another key player, going 8 for 11 on his way to 18 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Mesquite's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Duncanville, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Mesquite wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 93-74 defeat against Waxahachie on the 14th. Duncanville has also already played their next game, a 77-60 win against Cedar Hill on the 14th.
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