Odem posted their closest win since December 1, 2023 on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hebbronville Longhorns , sneaking past 34-32. For the Owls, this counts as revenge for the 41-9 victory the Longhorns walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
Odem's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Summer Emerson, who scored nine points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Aliana Montez, who earned ten points plus six rebounds.
Odem has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-7 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.3 points per game. As for Hebbronville, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Odem will venture away from home to face off against West Oso at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. West Oso is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.2 points per game this season. As for Hebbronville, they are taking a road trip to square off against San Diego at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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