Basketball Recap: Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial's Win on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They came out on top against the King Mustangs by a score of 58-50. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial to victory, but perhaps none more so than Deanna Garcia, who posted 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. Those 15 points gave Garcia a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zoe Perry, who had seven points in addition to ten assists and seven boards.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.

Despite the defeat, King saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Charis Peninger went 7 of 12 on her way to 20 points and five rebounds. Those 20 points set a new season-high mark for Peninger.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-13 record this season. As for King, they dropped their record down to 7-15 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial will welcome Corpus Christi Moody at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for King, they will head out to challenge Miller at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. King is facing Miller at the right time seeing as Miller is stuck on a three-game losing streak.