Port Arthur Memorial posted their closest victory since November 19, 2024 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 55-53 win over the Port Neches-Groves Indians. Given the Titans' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 105th, while the Indians are ranked 406th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Port Arthur Memorial is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.7 points per game. As for Port Neches-Groves, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
Port Arthur Memorial will challenge Nederland at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Port Arthur Memorial's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine contests. As for Port Neches-Groves, they will head out on the road to challenge Barbers Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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