Navarro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against the Cole Cougars, falling 60-30. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Navarro lost, don't look at Camden Shields. Despite the final result, she posted 15 points. Hannah Durret also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Cole's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avaya Brundidge, who went 5-for-11 to rack up 13 points and four steals. The Cougars are 2-1 when Brundidge posts three or more steals, but 3-8 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Gianna Serrano, who shot 64% from the field on her way to 15 points.
Navarro's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Cole, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-9 record this season.
Navarro didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 79-42 defeat against Warren on the 24th. As for Cole, they have also already played their next contest, a 50-47 win against Floresville on the 22nd.
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