Venus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They opened the new year with a less-than-successful 41-33 loss to the Alvarado Indians. The Bulldogs lost against the Indians in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 62-25 score last time.
Leading Alvarado to victory were Mckayla Norris and Makynna Baldwin. Norris dropped a double-double on 22 points and 13 boards, while Baldwin posted 15 points. Those 22 points gave Norris a new career-high.
Venus' defeat dropped their record down to 10-15. As for Alvarado, their record is now 11-13.
Venus will head out on the road to challenge Life Waxahachie at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Alvarado, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Kennedale at 6:15 p.m. Kennedale will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Alvarado surely won't give up without a fight.
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