The Sabine Cardinals won the last time they faced the West Rusk Raiders, and things went their way on Friday too. Sabine took down West Rusk 36-22. Given Sabine's advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 311th, while West Rusk is ranked 940th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
West Rusk's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Gabby Coleman, who scored 8 points along with 10 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Keke Murphy who scored 8 points along with 6 rebounds and 6 steals. Murphy is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now stole two or more in the last six games she's played.
Sabine's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for West Rusk, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sabine will take on Queen City at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Rusk, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tyler HEAT at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Tyler HEAT's defense has only allowed 28.7 points per game this season, so West Rusk's offense will have their work cut out for West Rusk.
