Joshua hadn't done well against Burleson recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Joshua Owls enjoyed a cozy 59-41 win over the Burleson Elks. Given the Owls' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 333rd, while the Elks are ranked 740th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Joshua is also on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 16-14 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.8 points per game. As for Burleson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-19.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Joshua will face off against Mansfield Timberview at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Burleson, they will take on Everman at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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