TEMPLE, TX — The Travis Science Academy Lady Mustang 7th Grade B basketball team played a gritty, defensive-minded game on Thursday night, but ultimately fell to River Valley Middle School with a final score of 24-16 at Mustang Gym.

The contest was a tale of narrow margins and defensive stands, as both teams struggled to find consistent rhythm against aggressive coverage.

Game Breakdown

The opening frame saw both teams trading buckets in a balanced start, ending the first quarter deadlocked at 6-6. However, the second quarter proved to be the turning point. River Valley’s defense stiffened, holding the Lady Mustangs scoreless while netting 7 points of their own to take a 13-6 lead into the halftime break.

Travis fought back in the second half, matching River Valley nearly point-for-point. Despite a 6-4 third quarter in favor of River Valley and a perfectly even 6-6 split in the final period, the Lady Mustangs couldn't quite overcome that second-quarter scoring drought.

Lady Mustang Standouts

The scoring effort for Travis was led by Kadence Brooks, who finished the night with 6 points. Sarah Morelock and Evee Flowers each contributed 4 points in the paint, while Aly Vasquez rounded out the scoring with 2 points.

Kadence Brooks: 6 points
Sarah Morelock: 4 points
Evee Flowers: 4 points
Aly Vasquez: 2 points

Looking Ahead

The Lady Mustangs will look to bounce back and get back in the win column as they hit the road next week. Travis travels to Hewitt to take on Midway Middle School on Thursday, January 22. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 PM.