The Lady Pirates traveled to Cotulla on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, on a windy bus ride but they took care of business and picked up a good TEAM win over Cotulla 63-32. The girls played a great defensive game and were able to press the entire game, so they are getting into basketball shape. Amelia Martinez and Zabella Garza had great defensive games. The team was 11/15 from the free throw line, at 73% that was a plus. The girls scored 34 points in the paint and continued to get good shots from the offense. Cotulla was forced to commit 48 turnovers with the press and the girls collected 32 steals. The Lady Pirates are getting better each week, and the girls are playing with confidence. They had a big 3rd quarter outscoring the Cowgirls 17-7 and are now 18-7 for the year and 2-0 in District. The Lady Pirates will play here on Friday, January 12, 2024, against Dilley and will have Parents Night before the game. The boys’ basketball will also be playing so we are looking to have big crowds to cheer on both programs! Go Pirates!
Stats for the game
- Calyssa Sevier had a double double with 21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 10 deflections and 14 steals.
- Katara Whitfield scored 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 deflections.
- Ariana Garcia added 9 points, 11 rebounds, 2 deflections and 2 steals.
- Amelia Martinez scored 9 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 deflections and 4 steals.
- Zabella Garza added 6 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assist, 3 deflections and 9 steals.
- Mona Perez contributed 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals.