The Hondo Owls's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 48-39 win over Natalia. That's another feather in the cap for Hondo, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Natalia's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Yahdi Lujan, who scored 19 points along with three steals. Lujan is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Leyla Saenz was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Hondo has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. As for Natalia, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-18 record this season.
Hondo will take on Cotulla at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Natalia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lytle at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lytle is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
