George West had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Robstown Cottonpickers by a score of 42-30 on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Longhorns as it put an end to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season.
George West's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Trevor Poe led the charge by going 5 for 8 en route to 15 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. What's more, Poe also posted a 63% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in November of 2023. William Balew was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
Robstown's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Erasmo Garza, who scored nine points along with five rebounds and five steals. Garza is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least four every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Lincoln Lara, who posted eight points plus seven rebounds.
Robstown is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
George West has already played their next match, a 50-49 loss against Cotulla on the 30th. As for Robstown, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 47-41 defeat against San Diego on the 3rd.
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