After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Klein Collins, Westside was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They claimed a resounding 66-7 win over the Cesar E. Chavez Lobos. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 725th, while the Lobos are ranked 1523rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
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Westside was led to victory by Jakaila Matlock and Garlynn Grant. Matlock dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds, while Grant went 6 of 15 on her way to 13 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. Those ten boards gave Matlock a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Krysten Carter, who posted three points and five steals.
Westside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Westside's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-13. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.3 points per game. As for Cesar E. Chavez, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Westside and Heights will meet in a canine-themed contest at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. As for Cesar E. Chavez, they will square off against Wisdom at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. Cesar E. Chavez is facing Wisdom at the right time seeing as Wisdom is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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