New Deal lost against Abernathy back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The New Deal Lions came up short against the Abernathy Antelopes, falling 62-40. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 404th, while the Antelopes are ranked 75th).
It was another big night for Mecailin Marshall, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 12 boards for Abernathy. Marshall's evening made it seven games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Kendal Miller, who posted seven points and three steals.
New Deal's defeat dropped their record down to 17-11. As for Abernathy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 21-8.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Ralls the next time they take the court. New Deal will host Ralls at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, while Abernathy will head out to face them at 6:15 p.m. on January 24th.
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