Rowe hadn't done well against Vela recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Rowe Warriors narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Vela Sabercats 46-43. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since November 16, 2024.
Vela lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Gena Benavidez, who posted nine points. The team also got some help courtesy of Aurora Guzman, who earned six points.
Rowe's victory bumped their record up to 25-10. As for Vela, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 23-10.
Rowe and Vela should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. Rowe will take on Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday up 1,020 places (278 vs. 1298). Meanwhile, Vela (ranked 322nd) will meet Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest (ranked 1342nd) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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