Poolville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a blow against the Hico Tigers, falling 71-18. While losing is never fun, the Monarchs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1039th, while the Tigers are ranked 501st).
Poolville's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Hico, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-5.
Poolville will head out on the road to take on Hamilton at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Hamilton has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. As for Hico, they will be home for the holidays to greet Lipan at 6:15 p.m. on Friday.
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