Slocomb was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-36 heartbreaker at the hands of the Houston Academy Raiders. The Red Tops were probably out for revenge after losing 44-24 to them when the teams met back in November of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Houston Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Mary Helen Mendheim, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 20 rebounds. Mendheim also grabbed five steals, which is notable because Houston Academy is 6-3 when she posts at least five steals, but 1-2 otherwise. Belle Wilkison was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and ten boards.
Slocomb's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Houston Academy, their victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 7-5.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Northside Methodist Academy the next time they take the court. Slocomb will host Northside Methodist Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Houston Academy will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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