Borger had lost seven straight headed into Saturday's match, but Tahqulin Brooks didn't let it get to seven. The Borger Bulldogs enjoyed a cozy 67-52 victory over the Ascension Academy Cardinals on Saturday thanks in part to Brooks, who dropped a triple-double on 31 points, ten rebounds, and ten steals. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in assists (three).
Another player making a difference was DeSean Speed, who scored five points along with four steals. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played.
Borger was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Borger's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Ascension Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Borger will challenge Vernon at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ascension Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Plainview Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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