Smyer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Ropes Eagles, falling 63-37. While losing is never fun, the Bobcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1323rd, while the Eagles are ranked 447th).
Smyer's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Ropes, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Smyer Bobcats take on the New Deal Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ropes, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Plains at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Plains will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Ropes surely won't give up without a fight.
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