Alief Taylor extended their winning streak to five games thanks to a huge performance from Nataliyah Gray. The Alief Taylor Lions strolled past the Klein Collins Tigers with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 66-52 thanks in part to Gray, who dropped a double-double on 31 points and 13 rebounds. What's more, she also posted a 69% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2023.
Alief Taylor smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Klein Collins saw an underclassman step up: freshman Hailey Neal went 8 for 15 en route to 22 points plus five rebounds. Those 22 points set a new season-high mark for Neal. Another player making a difference was Christen Campbell, who earned 12 points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists.
Alief Taylor's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Klein Collins, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 9-3 record.
Alief Taylor didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 64-62 loss against Clear Brook on the 16th. Klein Collins has also already played their next contest, a 48-43 victory against Cypress Falls on the 16th.
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