Lanier lost against Burbank back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Lanier Voks were outmatched by the Burbank Bulldogs and fell 88-33. While losing is never fun, the Voks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1317th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 387th).
Burbank's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zara?Nique Nealy led the charge by dropping a triple-double on 25 points, ten rebounds, and 13 steals. Nealy is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last 19 games she's played. Nyila Botello was another key player, going 9 of 17 on her way to 23 points in addition to five assists and three steals.
Lanier has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 19 of their last 21 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-28 record this season. As for Burbank, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 20-12.
Lanier will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Brackenridge at 6:30 p.m. Brackenridge is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.6 points per game this season. As for Burbank, they are taking a road trip to face off against Jefferson at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Burbank's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 17 contests.
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