Mission is 0-3 against Nixon since January of 2025 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will look to defend their home court against the Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. Mission is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.5 points per game this season.
On Tuesday, Mission came up short against Cigarroa and fell 43-36.
Leon Villarreal
| 02/10/26 vs Cigarroa | 3 |
| 02/06/26 @ Rio Grande City | 4 |
| 02/03/26 vs Palmview | 2 |
| 01/30/26 vs Roma | 2 |
| 01/27/26 @ Juarez-Lincoln | 3 |
| 01/23/26 vs Mission Veterans Memorial | 2 |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Leon Villarreal, who posted 16 points and three steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games he's played. Jared Castro was another key player, putting up six points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Nixon entered their tilt with Juarez-Lincoln on Tuesday with 14 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 15. They claimed a resounding 91-37 win over the Huskies. The Mustangs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matchups by 27 points or more this season.
Mission's defeat dropped their record down to 20-13. As for Nixon, their victory bumped their record up to 25-8.
Mission ended up a good deal behind Nixon in their previous meeting back in January, losing 69-53. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Mustangs' Derek Solis, who shot 53% from beyond the arc on his way to 24 points. Now that the Eagles know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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