La Vernia suffered their biggest defeat since November 15, 2024 on Tuesday. They lost 68-43 to the Cuero Gobblers. The Bears lost against the Gobblers in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 45-43 score last time.
La Vernia lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Jordyn Brooks, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alana Afflerbach, who had six points and five rebounds.
Cuero had a senior duo take command as Aubrey Bowles dropped a double-double on 26 points and 16 boards and Arissa Carbonara dropped a double-double on 24 points and 13 rebounds. The matchup was Carbonara's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Mauryana Dasilva, who scored nine points and three steals.
La Vernia's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-9. As for Cuero, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 24-6.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing John F. Kennedy the next time they take the court. La Vernia will host John F. Kennedy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Cuero will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on January 22nd.
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