If Martin was riding high fresh off their 46-23 takedown of Juarez-Lincoln on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tigers fell 32-23 to the Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1377th, while the Patriots are ranked 661st).
Aleida Perez
| 01/16/26 @ Mission Veterans Memorial | 4 |
| 01/13/26 @ Juarez-Lincoln | 5 |
| 01/09/26 @ Palmview | 2 |
When it comes to explaining why Martin lost, don't look at Aleida Perez. Despite the final result, she posted seven points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Perez is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Martin's defeat dropped their record down to 4-21. As for Mission Veterans Memorial, they pushed their record up to 18-9 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Martin will host Mission at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Mission Veterans Memorial, they will challenge Rio Grande City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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