| 12/20/24 @ Monterey | 44-46 |
| 12/17/24 vs Tascosa | 51-40 |
| 12/13/24 @ Lubbock | 57-22 |
| 12/10/24 vs Caprock | 86-19 |
| 12/07/24 vs Tyler Legacy | 49-26 |
After a string of 15 wins, Amarillo's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Monterey Plainsmen by a score of 46-44. The Sandies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Plainsmen apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.
Monterey's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aaliyah Chavez, who posted 19 points. The game was Chavez's 21st in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Johnson Ari, who had eight points and 13 rebounds.
Amarillo's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 17-3. As for Monterey, their victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-3.
Amarillo and Monterey should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. Amarillo (ranked fourth) will meet Lubbock-Cooper (ranked 200th) at 1:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Similarly, Monterey (ranked seventh) will meet Pampa (ranked 431st) at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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