Edinburg North is 0-10 against La Joya since December of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Edinburg North Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the La Joya Coyotes at 6:00 p.m. Hopefully Edinburg North focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 17 on Friday.
Edinburg North can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game. They were the clear victor by a 49-23 margin over Economedes. The victory was just what Edinburg North needed coming off of a 91-55 loss in their prior game.
Edinburg North's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Etsel Ramirez led the charge by dropping a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Roxanna Rodriguez, who scored ten points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, La Joya lost to Mission at home by a decisive 52-34 margin on Friday.
Despite their loss, La Joya saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Lydia Gonzalez, who scored 12 points, was perhaps the best of all. Cynthia Longoria was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with four steals.
Edinburg North's win bumped their record up to 13-16. As for La Joya, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-25.
Edinburg North came up short against La Joya when the teams last played on January 5th, falling 37-29. Will Edinburg North have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
