Dilley had lost four straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 4-13 to make it five. They took a blow against the Crystal City Javelinas, falling 114-42. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1462nd, while the Javelinas are ranked 487th).
Despite the loss, Dilley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Isaiah Kinsey posted 13 points. Another player making a difference was Troy Gonzales, who had two points and three steals.
As for Crystal City, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-5. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Christopher Mena had another great game (as he tends to do), shooting 75% from the field on his way to 38 points and four steals. The contest was his sixth in a row with at least 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Urrabazo, who went 9-for-13 en route to 19 points along with seven boards and four steals.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Dilley will challenge rival Natalia at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Crystal City is set to take on their familiar foe Poteet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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