Alvarado's tournament run continued when they took on Wharton on Friday. It was close, but the Alvarado Indians capped 2024 with a 45-43 victory over the Wharton Tigers. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 510th, while the Tigers are ranked 1258th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
| 11/15/24 vs Azle | 3 |
| 12/27/24 vs Wharton | 2 |
| 12/26/24 vs Henderson | 1 |
| 11/26/24 vs Maypearl | 1 |
| 11/25/24 @ Keene | 1 |
Alvarado's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carleigh Ray led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Ray also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in November. Another player making a difference was Makynna Baldwin, who went 5 of 10 en route to 12 points and six assists.
Alvarado's record is now 10-12. As for Wharton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Alvarado wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 51-24 loss against East Bernard on the 28th. As for Wharton, they will take on Needville at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Wharton is facing Needville at the right time seeing as Needville is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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