The Van Horn Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday the Balmorhea Bears proved too difficult a challenge. They secured a 33-29 W over the Eagles. The win was nothing new for Balmorhea as they're now sitting on three straight.
Despite the loss, Van Horn still got an impressive performance from Taylor Martinez, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Martinez is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last three games she's played.
Balmorhea is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a massive bump to their 15-9 record this season. As for Van Horn, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-8.
Balmorhea will take on the Roadrunners at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Big Bend is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Van Horn, they will head out on the road to take on the Shorthorns at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Marfa is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
