It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Hidalgo Pirates had no problem doing just that on Friday. They managed a 61-55 victory over the Titans. The high-flying offensive effort was a huge turnaround for Hidalgo considering their 22-point performance the matchup before.
Hidalgo's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gerald Perez, who scored 19 points along with seven assists and two steals. Edgar Jauregui was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
Despite the loss, Jubilee Brownsville saw an underclassman step up: Nick Zarate dropped a double-double on 20 points and 14 rebounds. Zarate is crushing the point category: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Hector Cortina, who scored ten points.
Hidalgo now has a winning record of 18-17. As for Jubilee Brownsville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-15 record this season.
Hidalgo will face off against Tuloso-Midway at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tuloso-Midway is coming into the match with four straight wins on the road, so Hidalgo will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Jubilee Brownsville, they will take on Bishop at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Bishop has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,013 points over their last 12 matches.
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