After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Orange Grove is finally coming home. They will welcome the George West Longhorns at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. George West took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Orange Grove, who comes in off a win.
Last Tuesday, Orange Grove strolled past Rockport-Fulton with points to spare, taking the game 47-29.
Meanwhile, George West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. The game between them and Jones wasn't particularly close, with George West falling 56-42. While the Longhorns didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Trojans 14-9 in the first quarter.
The losing side was boosted by Destiny Salazar, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 16 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Another player making a difference was Jaslynn Gonzales, who had four points in addition to five rebounds.
Even though they lost, George West smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
George West's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Orange Grove, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Orange Grove came up short against George West when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 36-32. Will Orange Grove have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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