Cuero fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Gonzales on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Apaches by a score of 47-45. The Gobblers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Apaches apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.

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Despite the defeat, Cuero saw an underclassman step up: freshman Elena Gomez almost dropped a double-double with 21 points and nine boards. Those 21 points set a new season-high mark for Gomez.
Gonzales found their leader in freshman Ellie Lester, who posted nine points in addition to eight steals and five assists. Lester has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 13 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordyn Gonzales, who earned five points and four steals.
Cuero has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 14 of their last 15 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-23 record this season. As for Gonzales, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-15.
Looking ahead, Cuero will venture away from home to square off against San Antonio Memorial at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. The Gobblers will be up against the Minutemen's rather soft defense (which has allowed 54.96 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Gonzales, they will challenge John F. Kennedy at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. The Apaches' defense better be ready for this one: the Rockets have averaged an impressive 53.6 points per game this season.
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