Well, the Lady Greyhounds accomplished that goal by defeating the Lady Wildcats in a low-scoring affair 28-24.
Early in the contest the Lady Greyhounds were in foul trouble, which allowed Weslaco East to enter the bonus with 50 seconds remaining in the first quarter. San Benito head coach Abel Moreno Jr. had no option but to sub key players to keep the game within reach.
“We knew Weslaco East was going to be tough, but we have a deep bench that allows us to rotate well,” said Moreno.
With San Benito’s Arelene Lucero on the bench, the Lady Wildcats were able to take advantage down low and trailed the Lady Greyhounds 16-13 going into the half.
The Lady Wildcats continued to put pressure on the Lady Greyhounds, gaining momentum after taking a 19-16 lead with a little time left in the third quarter. That was until San Benito’s Emilee Barraza drained a three to tie the game at 19-19 heading into the fourth.
Weslaco East took the lead 24-22 after gaining possession on a crucial call by the official. The crowed erupted after the call was made but San Benito’s Mikayla Garcia saved the day.
Garcia sank several free throws late in the game to give the Lady ’Hounds a 25-24 advantage with 1:33 remaining. The Greyhounds were able to milk the clock in the last seconds to get their first district win at home and improve to 2-0 in league play.
“It was very exciting to get the win at home espeacially since I didn’t get to play last season,” Lucero said.
Lucero finished the game with seven rebounds, four points, and two blocks.
The Lady Greyhounds take on Brownsville Rivera next Tuesday in San Benito at 7:30.