Kermit's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Alpine Bucks out 52-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Yellow Jackets have posted since December 14, 2023.
Brayden Pando
| 02/07/25 vs Alpine | 22 |
| 11/19/24 vs Pecos | 21 |
| 12/20/24 @ Reagan County | 20 |
| 01/21/25 @ Alpine | 19 |
| 01/14/25 vs Tornillo | 17 |
| + 17 more games |
Kermit had a senior duo take command as Brayden Pando went 6-for-14 en route to 22 points and Diego Juarez posted eight points in addition to five boards and three steals. Pando is becoming a predictor of Kermit's success: when he posts at least 20 points the team is 2-1 (and 5-14 when he doesn't).
When it comes to explaining why Alpine lost, don't look at Daedrick Hardwick. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds. With that strong performance, Hardwick is now averaging an impressive 8.2 boards per game. Davontae Hardwick was another key player, putting up ten points.
Kermit's victory bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Alpine, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
Kermit didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 51-40 win against Anthony on the 11th. Alpine does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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