Basketball Recap: Miller's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

If King wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Miller, they should've done a better job of containing Hailey Martinez. The Miller Buccaneers came out on top against the King Mustangs by a score of 44-31 on Friday thanks in part to Martinez, who posted 17 points in addition to eight rebounds and six steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Miller's points.

Another player making a difference was Amorette Gallegos, who earned 14 points and seven boards. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in points.

Despite the defeat, King saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Janiya Heard put up four points along with ten rebounds and five blocks. Heard is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted three or more in the last four games she's played.

Miller moved to 14-15 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for King, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-24 record this season.

Miller will take on Corpus Christi Moody at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Miller: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Corpus Christi Moody has snatched up six consecutive wins on the road. As for King, they will venture away from home to square off against Ray at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. King is facing Ray at the right time seeing as Ray is stuck on a 17-game losing streak.