The MacArthur Cardinals's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their tenth straight loss. They lost to Pearce on the road by a decisive 51-32 margin. While losing is never fun, MacArthur can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1052nd, while Pearce is ranked 394th).
Pearce's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kennedy Walters, who scored 21 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Tatum Vroonland, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds.
MacArthur has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost 12 of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-17 record this season. As for Pearce, the win got them back to even at 12-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. MacArthur will take on Irving at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Irving is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Pearce, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Berkner at 7:00 p.m. on January 16th.
