After flying high against Mildred last Monday, Palmer came back down to earth. The Palmer Bulldogs fell 44-34 to the Frost Polar Bears on Tuesday. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Polar Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
Palmer lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Brookelyn Watts, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds. Watts is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lexey Maxwell, who had seven points along with 13 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Palmer smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Frost was led to victory by Brynna Banks and Brenda Manrriquez. Banks went 8 for 12 en route to 17 points plus eight rebounds and four blocks, while Manrriquez dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Banks also posted a 67% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Averyn Surovik was another key player, scoring seven points in addition to five steals.
Palmer's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Frost, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-2.
Palmer will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Venus at 6:15 p.m. Venus has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Frost, they will head out to challenge Ovilla Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ovilla Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Frost surely won't give up without a fight.
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