With a playoff win on the line, Eastlake rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They managed a 62-56 victory over the Odessa Bronchos. Given the Falcons' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 242nd, while the Bronchos are ranked 565th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Braeden Quigley
| 02/18/25 vs Odessa | 12 |
| 02/11/25 vs Eastwood | 3 |
| 02/07/25 @ Montwood | 10 |
| 02/04/25 @ Coronado | 10 |
| 01/31/25 vs Pebble Hills | 6 |
| + 11 more games |
Leading Eastlake to victory were Braeden Quigley and Tristan Anderson-Edmond. Quigley dropped a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Anderson-Edmond went 7-for-15 en route to 21 points. That's the most boards Quigley has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Diego Diaz, who put up 11 points.
Eastlake smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Eastlake's record is now 23-9. As for Odessa, their record is now 15-20.
Coming up, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Falcons challenge the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Lake Ridge's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 12 games. Odessa does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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