The El Campo Ricebirds scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 78-48 win over Wharton. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory El Campo has managed all season.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jacoryan Dickerson, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds. Brandon Sims, Jr. was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with eight rebounds and two blocks.
El Campo's win bumped their record up to 6-16. As for Wharton, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. El Campo will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bellville at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. As for Wharton, they will head out on the road to face off against Sealy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sealy is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
