The Blanco Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Marble Falls Mustangs at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, things could have been worse for Blanco, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 60-43 loss to Richland Springs. While losing is never fun, Blanco can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 861st, while Richland Springs is ranked 152nd).
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Candice Lopez, who scored 15 points along with five rebounds. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Mina Broyles, who scored eight points along with seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Marble Falls' recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their 13th straight loss. They took a 52-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of New Braunfels.
Despite the defeat, Marble Falls had strong showings from Lexie Edwards, who scored 17 points along with five rebounds, and Bethany Fry, who scored ten points.
Blanco's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Marble Falls, their loss dropped their record down to 1-15.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Blanco have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 33.8 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Marble Falls, though, as they've been averaging only 25.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
