Avalon and Neches squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Avalon had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Neches Tigers, falling 58-22. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1428th, while the Tigers are ranked 341st).
Avalon has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season. As for Neches, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season.
Avalon does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Neches, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Tigers challenge the Panthers on Thursday. Gorman will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Neches surely won't give up without a fight.
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