John F. Kennedy is 0-4 against Gonzales since January of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The John F. Kennedy Rockets will welcome the Gonzales Apaches at 6:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
John F. Kennedy is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They were dealt a 62-28 defeat at the hands of Cuero. The Rockets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-13.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Makayla Aragon, who went 5 of 12 on her way to 12 points. That was a full 42.9% of John F. Kennedy's points, marking the sixth time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Genesis Hern?ndez, who put up nine points.
Meanwhile, Gonzales played a tough matchup on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against Cuero, falling 60-35. While losing is never fun, the Apaches can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 840th, while the Gobblers are ranked 231st).
Gonzales has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-15 record this season. As for John F. Kennedy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-18.
John F. Kennedy was taken down by Gonzales 66-22 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will John F. Kennedy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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