Aledo won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Thursday. They came up short against the Pearland Oilers, falling 46-24. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bearcats have suffered since November 22nd.
Pearland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but A?Zyua Blair led the charge by putting up 15 points and four steals. The matchup was Blair's ninth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Shiloh Grays, who went 5 of 11 on her way to 11 points along with eight boards and three steals.
Aledo has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. As for Pearland, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Aledo Bearcats face off against the Fossil Ridge Panthers at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday. As for Pearland, they will square off against Fort Bend Austin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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