Basketball Recap: Pflugerville Connally's Win Ends Eight-Game Losing Streak at Home

Pflugerville Connally posted their biggest victory since January 30, 2024 on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 57-35 margin over the Elgin Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Cougars have posted against the Wildcats since January 27, 2021.

Pflugerville Connally's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aniya Toney led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 30 points and nine boards. The matchup was Toney's third in a row with at least ten points. Makrista Dolphus was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Pflugerville Connally smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Elgin's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sabra Baker, who posted four points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Trinity Martinez, who scored ten points and four steals.

Pflugerville Connally's victory ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-24. As for Elgin, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-27.

Pflugerville Connally has already played their next game (against Hendrickson), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Elgin will be playing in front of their home fans against East View at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elgin is facing East View at the right time seeing as East View is stuck on a five-game losing streak.