Mathis had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Three Rivers Bulldogs on Saturday, sneaking past 19-16. This was payback for the Pirates, who suffered a 48-41 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Mathis' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kaitlyn Herrera led the charge by earning seven points plus three steals.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mathis will face off against Banquete at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Three Rivers, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on Poteet at 6:15 p.m. on Friday.
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