Mayde Creek lost to Katy Taylor back in January of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Mayde Creek Rams enjoyed a cozy 67-53 victory over the Katy Taylor Mustangs. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 260th, while the Mustangs are ranked 675th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mayde Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Daryus Tasby led the charge by going 8 for 13 on his way to 18 points in addition to six boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian Gibson, who posted 17 points along with eight boards and five assists.
Rams
| 01/08/25 vs Katy Taylor | 67-53 |
| 01/04/25 vs Katy | 58-53 |
The win made it two in a row for Mayde Creek and bumps their season record up to 12-9. As for Katy Taylor, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Mayde Creek will face off against Jordan at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Mayde Creek is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 66.3 points per game this season. As for Katy Taylor, they will square off against Morton Ranch at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Katy Taylor is facing Morton Ranch at the right time seeing as Morton Ranch is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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