The Mansfield Timberview Wolves will challenge the Aledo Bearcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mansfield Timberview is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They strolled past Paschal with points to spare, taking the game 49-35. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 165th, while the Panthers are ranked 761st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Viola Tadja
01/07/25 @ Cleburne | 15 |
12/28/24 vs Grapevine | 14 |
11/16/24 vs Bishop Lynch | 14 |
11/08/24 vs Richardson | 14 |
01/11/25 vs Mansfield Summit | 13 |
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Viola Tadja had a dynamite game for Mansfield Timberview, dropping a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Tadja has become a key player for Mansfield Timberview: the team is 11-5 when she posts at least eight boards, but 9-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Dani Milliner, who posted 13 points and six rebounds.
Mansfield Timberview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Aledo waltzed into their contest on Monday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They enjoyed a cozy 53-37 victory over the Hawks.
Mansfield Timberview's win bumped their record up to 20-15. As for Aledo, their victory bumped their record up to 22-11.
Mansfield Timberview couldn't quite finish off Aledo in their previous matchup back in November of 2024 and fell 43-41. Can Mansfield Timberview avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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