There's no place like home for Midland Legacy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They secured a 65-61 W over the San Angelo Central Bobcats on Friday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Rebels' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 286th, while the Bobcats are ranked 126th).

Diego Rodriguez
02/07/25 vs San Angelo Central | 35 |
02/04/25 @ Frenship | 20 |
01/31/25 vs Midland | 12 |
01/28/25 vs Permian | 8 |
01/24/25 @ Odessa | 18 |
+ 26 more games |
Midland Legacy was led to victory by Diego Rodriguez and Ja'Varion Starling. Rodriguez went 10 of 22 on his way to 35 points and five rebounds, while Starling dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 boards. Rodriguez continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tristine Turner, who posted five points and six rebounds.
Midland Legacy was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Midland Legacy's victory bumped their record up to 18-13. As for San Angelo Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 23-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midland Legacy will welcome Odessa at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Midland Legacy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for San Angelo Central, they will be playing at home against Midland at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. San Angelo Central is facing Midland at the right time seeing as Midland is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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