Connally had lost six straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 7-17 to make it seven. They were beaten by the La Vega Pirates 78-31. The Cadets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-18.
As for La Vega, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-11 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.9 points over those games.
La Vega had a senior duo take command as CeMaria Kelly went 8-for-17 on her way to 24 points in addition to eight steals and five rebounds and Rih Kinsey shot 56% from the field to rack up 25 points and five assists. Kelly is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 47% in the last four games she's played. Taliyah Parker-Minnitt was another key player, putting up eight points and five steals.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Connally will square off against rival Gatesville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, La Vega is set to face off against their familiar foe Lorena at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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