Navarro hadn't done well against Bandera recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Navarro Panthers managed a 50-46 victory over the Bandera BULLDOGS. The win was all the more spectacular given the Panthers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1132nd, while the BULLDOGS are ranked 562nd).
Bandera's loss came despite strong showings from Elijah Salas and Jeffry Thomas. Salas posted 19 points along with five assists and five rebounds, while Thomas had 13 points and seven boards. Salas has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was James Bower, who earned nine points.
Navarro's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 9-13. As for Bandera, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 18-8.
Navarro will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Wimberley at 6:30 p.m. One thing working in Wimberley's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 13 matches. As for Bandera, they and Davenport will meet in a dog eat dog contest at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Davenport has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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