Midland Classical Academy dropped to 7-3 on Tuesday, ending the team's five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell 45-41 to the Klondike Cougars. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Despite the loss, Midland Classical Academy still got an impressive performance from Mariah Davis, who dropped a triple-double with 24 points, 12 boards, and 11 steals. That was a full 58.5% of the Knights' points, marking the eighth time in a row Davis has posted more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Maddie Valles, who had nine points.
As for Klondike, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 58.8 points this season.
Klondike's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grace Stevens, who scored 15 points. Stevens is crushing it when it comes to points: she's scored at least 15 every time she's taken the court this season. Jayden Holcomb was another key player, putting up eight points.
Coming up, Midland Classical Academy will take on Monahans in a tournament on the 4th. As for Klondike, they will welcome Plains at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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