Taylor hasn't had much luck against Salado recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Taylor Ducks will be playing at home against the Salado Eagles at 6:15 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Taylor turned things around against Marble Falls on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Mustangs as they made off with a 42-21 win. That 21 point margin sets a new team best for the Ducks this season.
| 01/14/25 @ Marble Falls | 4 |
| 01/10/25 vs Burnet | 3 |
| 01/07/25 @ Jarrell | 3 |
| 01/03/25 @ Lampasas | 2 |
Among those leading the charge was Sophia Fisher, who posted 12 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aubriana Alderete, who had seven points.
Meanwhile, Salado entered their tilt with Lampasas on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They enjoyed a cozy 57-39 victory over the Badgers. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 326th, while the Badgers are ranked 790th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Salado is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 16-11 record this season. As for Taylor, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 9-16.
Taylor came up short against Salado when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 40-33. Will Taylor have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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