Americas waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They breezed by the Hanks Knights to the tune of 67-40. Given the Trail Blazers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 420th, while the Knights are ranked 899th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
| 01/10/25 @ Hanks | 5 |
| 01/07/25 vs Parkland | 5 |
| 01/03/25 @ Horizon | 5 |
| 12/28/24 vs Franklin | 2 |
| 12/27/24 vs Coronado | 4 |
Leading Americas to victory were CHRISTIAN BACA and JOSH PICHARDO. BACA went 8 for 12 en route to 17 points in addition to six assists and five steals, while PICHARDO went 5 of 10 on his way to 18 points and four steals. BACA is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was JORDAN HIGH, who posted nine points and five boards.
They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Americas was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive contests.
Despite the loss, Hanks still got an impressive performance from Sebastian Meraz, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Zeke Carreon was another key player, putting up seven points and three steals.
Americas' victory bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Hanks, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-19.
Americas wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 47-42 win against Del Valle on the 14th. Hanks has also already played their next matchup, a 47-42 victory against Bel Air on the 14th.
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