Hale Center has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They were outmatched by the Farwell Steers and fell 76-42. While losing is never fun, the Owls can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 350th, while the Steers are ranked 37th).
Farwell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Makylee Baldwin led the charge by putting up 22 points in addition to seven assists and six boards. Baldwin's evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Landri Richey was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds.
Hale Center's defeat dropped their record down to 15-8. As for Farwell, they pushed their record up to 26-3 with the victory, which was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season.
Hale Center will host Bovina at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Hale Center is facing Bovina at the right time seeing as Bovina is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Farwell, they are taking a road trip to take on Sudan at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Farwell's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six games.
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