Edinburg hadn't done well against Weslaco recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Edinburg Bobcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 56-53 win over the Weslaco Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bobcats have posted since December 5, 2024.
Axel Navarro was his usual excellent self, going 6 for 12 en route to 15 points and seven assists. Phoenix McBride also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Despite the loss, Weslaco still got an impressive performance from Pete Cantu, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 16 boards. With that strong performance, Cantu is now averaging an impressive 8.3 rebounds per game. Jeremiah Castillo was another key player, putting up 13 points and five boards.
Edinburg is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.7 points per game. As for Weslaco, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-8.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Edinburg Bobcats challenge the Edinburg North Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Edinburg will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak. As for Weslaco, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Economedes at 6:00 p.m. Weslaco is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.6 points per game this season.
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