Basketball Recap: Make It Seven in a Row for Parkland

Matadors

Margin (Wins)

11/11/25 vs Ysleta	65
11/13/25 vs Del Valle	50
11/15/25 vs Young Women's STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy	43
12/04/25 vs Harmony Science Academy	38
11/07/25 @ Clint	38

Parkland came tearing into Friday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 29.7 points), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Santa Teresa Desert Warriors 40-17. The Matadors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 23 points or more this season.

Parkland got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Daisy Nunez out in front who posted eight points and three steals. What's more, Nunez posted two blocks, the most she's had since back in November of 2024. Arianna Mettler was another key player, putting up 11 points along with seven boards and three steals.

Parkland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.

Parkland's win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Santa Teresa, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

Parkland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 45-33 victory against Gadsden on the 6th. As for Santa Teresa, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 49-31 loss against Young Women's STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy on the 5th.