After flying high against New Caney last Tuesday, Conroe came back down to earth. The Conroe Tigers took a 45-28 bruising from the Cypress Ranch Mustangs on Saturday. The match marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Despite the defeat, Conroe saw an underclassman step up: freshman Kaleigh Phillips posted eight points. Another player making a difference was Anastacha McGowen, who put up two points in addition to seven boards and four steals.
Cypress Ranch's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Samantha Truitt, who went 7 of 16 on her way to 19 points. That's the most points Truitt has posted since back in November of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Averie Steele, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Conroe has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. As for Cypress Ranch, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-5.
Conroe wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 34-19 victory against Cy-Fair on the 7th. As for Cypress Ranch, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 64-29 win against Brazosport on the 7th.
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