Basketball Recap: Alvarado Falls Despite Big Games from Makynna Baldwin and Carleigh Ray

Alvarado was the 66-57 winner over Kennedale when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Alvarado Indians lost 57-34 to the Kennedale Wildcats on Tuesday.

Alvarado's loss came despite strong showings from Carleigh Ray and Makynna Baldwin. Ray dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 boards, while Baldwin posted five points and six steals. That's the most boards Ray has posted since back in November of 2024. Mckayla Norris was another key player, putting up 15 points and eight rebounds.

Even though they lost, Alvarado smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups.

Alvarado's defeat dropped their record down to 11-14. As for Kennedale, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-13 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alvarado will venture away from home to face off against Ferris at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Kennedale, they will head out to take on Life Waxahachie at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Kennedale is facing Life Waxahachie at the right time seeing as Life Waxahachie is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.