Chisum had lost 13 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 11-15 to make it 14. 2026 welcomed they with a 51-30 loss courtesy of the Commerce Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 789th, while the Tigers are ranked 215th).
As for Commerce, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 20 points or more this season.
I'Zariah Kilson had another great game (as she tends to do), shooting 50% from the field on her way to 21 points and four steals. Kilson is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Ja'Naya Anderson was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and 17 boards.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Chisum is set to square off against their familiar foe Mount Vernon at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Commerce will face off against rival Lone Oak at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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