Gregory-Portland is on a nine-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Corpus Christi Moody is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Gregory-Portland Wildcats will welcome the Corpus Christi Moody Trojans at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Corpus Christi Moody took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Gregory-Portland, who comes in off a win.
Gregory-Portland is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing King: they outscored them in every quarter. Gregory-Portland enjoyed a cozy 54-39 victory over King on Tuesday. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 465th, while the Mustangs are ranked 970th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
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Gregory-Portland relied on the efforts of Jayden Lara, who posted 13 points in addition to seven boards and five assists, and Brittney Chapman, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Chapman also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Macie Besinaiz, who had seven points in addition to six boards and four steals.
Gregory-Portland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Corpus Christi Moody unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against Flour Bluff, falling 58-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Trojans have suffered since December 5, 2024.
Gregory-Portland will have to contain Shantaye Hazel as she made an impact in Corpus Christi Moody's last game. She went 7 of 13 on her way to 19 points and eight rebounds. Hazel is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 22 games she's played.
Gregory-Portland's win bumped their record up to 18-11. As for Corpus Christi Moody, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-8.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Gregory-Portland has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 29.3 boards per game. However, it's not like Corpus Christi Moody struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32.8 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Gregory-Portland suffered a grim 64-43 defeat to Corpus Christi Moody in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. Will Gregory-Portland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
