Miller played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by the Edinburg North Cougars 82-52. While losing is never fun, the Buccaneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1355th, while the Cougars are ranked 317th).
George Simmons
| 12/13/24 vs Edinburg North | 5 |
| 12/12/24 vs Vanguard Academy Rembrandt | 2 |
| 02/24/24 vs McAllen Memorial | 4 |
Loss or not, Miller got some senior leadership from Lamarcus Cullum and George Simmons. Cullum went 7 of 15 on his way to 15 points and eight rebounds, while Simmons went 7 for 10 on his way to 14 points and five steals. Simmons is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Corey Holmes, who posted nine points and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Miller smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Edinburg North found their leader in sophomore Raul Palacios, who went 13 of 17 on his way to 39 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Josiah Cruz, who went 6 of 8 on his way to 16 points.
Miller's record is now 2-6. As for Edinburg North, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Miller will welcome King at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Edinburg North, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Los Fresnos at 7:30 p.m.
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