Pettus had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 10-17 to make it four. They lost 64-44 to the Refugio Bobcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bobcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 57-32 on January 2nd.
When it comes to explaining why Pettus lost, don't look at Hayleigh Cruz. Despite the final result, she posted 28 points. That was a full 63.6% of the Eagles' points, marking the third time in a row Cruz has had more than a third of the team's points.
As for Refugio, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.0 points over those games.
Refugio's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cedie Wills, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 16 boards. Wills is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in each of the last nine games she's played. Laken Cancino was another key player, dropping a double-double with 20 points and ten boards.
Pettus wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 70-34 win against Woodsboro on the 30th. As for Refugio, they have also already played their next contest, a 54-33 victory against Yorktown on the 30th.
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