Texas City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-43 heartbreaker at the hands of the Alvin Yellowjackets. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Stingarees this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 41-39 back in November of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Texas City saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Vasia Farris posted 14 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. Farris has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kaydence Peoples, who had nine points and three steals.

Stingarees
12/30/24 vs Alvin | 25 |
12/07/24 vs Fort Bend Christian Academy | 17 |
12/10/24 vs Iowa Colony | 7 |
12/17/24 vs Friendswood | 5 |
12/13/24 @ La Porte | 4 |
Even though they lost, Texas City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Cheyenne Lang was the offensive standout of the contest as she posted 11 points in addition to seven assists and six boards. Those seven assists gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kailyn Griggs, who put up eight points and six rebounds.
Texas City's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Alvin, their victory bumped their record up to 7-17.
Texas City wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 76-31 defeat against Ball on the 3rd. As for Alvin, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 77-22 loss against Dawson on the 3rd.
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