The Pleasanton Eagles will take on the Pearsall Mavericks at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
Pleasanton is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Somerset on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Pleasanton took a blow against Somerset, falling 81-41. The match marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Pearsall beat Carrizo Springs 71-65 on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mavericks.
Pearsall's win bumped their record up to 17-6. As for Pleasanton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Pleasanton was able to grind out a solid victory over Pearsall in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, winning 63-53. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Pearsall's Xavier Rendon, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and ten boards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Pleasanton still be able to contain Rendon? There's only one way to find out.
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