Mathis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-46 heartbreaker at the hands of the Taft Greyhounds. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Pirates have suffered since January 12, 2024.
Mathis' loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Taft, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-11.
Mathis will square off against Odem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Taft, they will challenge Aransas Pass at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Aransas Pass will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Taft surely won't give up without a fight.
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