Tahoka is 0-3 against Abernathy since December of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Tahoka Bulldogs will host the Abernathy Antelopes at 7:30 p.m.
Tahoka is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-48 heartbreaker at the hands of New Deal.
Despite their loss, Tahoka saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Sacha Loi, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Watt, who posted eight points and eight boards.
Even though they lost, Tahoka smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Abernathy entered their tilt with Post on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Antelopes 83-31. Given Abernathy's advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 582nd, while Post is ranked 1382nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Abernathy is also on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a massive bump to their 16-8 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.1 points per game. As for Tahoka, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-15.
Tahoka came up short against Abernathy in their previous meeting on January 7th, falling 58-45. Will Tahoka have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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