The San Marcos HomeSchool Panthers scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 82-79 win over HomeSchool Resource Center. The win was all the more spectacular given San Marcos HomeSchool's disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 847th in Texas, while HomeSchool Resource Center is ranked 416th in Illinois).
HomeSchool Resource Center's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mason O'Neal, who almost dropped a double-double on 26 points and nine rebounds. O'Neal is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Baldridge, who scored 19 points along with seven assists and six rebounds.
San Marcos HomeSchool has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 22-19 record this season. As for HomeSchool Resource Center, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 24-24 record this season.
San Marcos HomeSchool didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 52-49 victory vs. Marion H on the 14th. HomeSchool Resource Center has also already played their next matchup, a 80-63 victory against FBCHA on the 14th.
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