Basketball Recap: Alvarado Comes Up Short

Alvarado won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Saturday. They were dealt a 51-24 loss at the hands of the East Bernard Brahmas. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Brahmas apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.

Alvarado's loss came despite strong showings from Cylee Morton and Carleigh Ray. Morton posted seven points and six rebounds, while Ray had four points and nine rebounds. That's the most rebounds Morton has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Mckayla Norris, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.

Even though they lost, Alvarado smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.

Ashlynn Lemos was her usual excellent self, going 9 of 17 on her way to 29 points and three steals for East Bernard. Lemos' morning made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Malaya Thomas, who put up eight points.

Alvarado has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season. As for East Bernard, they moved to 15-7 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Alvarado didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 41-33 victory against Venus on the 3rd. As for East Bernard, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 51-23 win against Brazos on the 3rd.