The Brownfield Lady Cubs basketball squad took on a pesky Kermit team in a bi-district championship game Monday night in Klondike. What at first looked like a possible loss for Brownfield certainly turned it around and won big, 59-36 to bring home a gold ball.
In the first quarter, the Lady Cubs struggled against Kermit’s defense, scoring only four points. Allyson Guzman provided the team’s points with a layup and by hitting 2 of 4 free throws. The Lady Cubs had difficulty getting the ball into the paint and attacking the backboard. There were 14 jump balls called, six being in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Kermit converted one of two free throw attempts, extending their lead to 11 points. They then scored a layup, putting Brownfield down by 13 points. Both teams faced a scoring drought during which there were several back-and-forth plays without points. However, Lucy Guzman sparked the Lady Cubs by hitting a three-pointer. Kermit added four more points, but the Lady Cubs finished the quarter strong with a 6-0 run. Lucy Guzman contributed five points, Yesenia Mata added four, and both Allyson Guzman and Brynlee scored two points each. This effort allowed the Lady Cubs to outscore Kermit 13-7 in the second quarter, but they still trailed at halftime with a score of 21-17.
In the third quarter, the Lady Cubs showcased an explosive offense, starting with Allyson Guzman scoring a layup. They quickly went on a 6-0 run, taking the lead at 23-21 with 5:02 remaining in the quarter and extending their run by adding two more points. Kermit managed to score one free throw but the Lady Cubs responded with a three-pointer from Lucy Guzman. They continued their momentum as Allyson Guzman followed with her own three-pointer. By the end of the third quarter, the Lady Cubs had outscored Kermit 22-4, finishing with a 39-25 lead. During this quarter, Allyson Guzman led the charge with nine points, followed by Kayleigh Saldana with four points, Lucy Guzman with three points, and a bucket each from Maya Martinez and Mariah Perez. Mata also contributed by going two for two at the free-throw line.
In the fourth quarter, the Lady Cubs maintained their dominance, outscoring Kermit 20-11. Saldana led the scoring in the fourth with seven points, three of which came from three-pointers. Ly’Tiona joined in with a three-pointer of her own. Perez added two points along with a free throw, while Lucy Guzman scored another two points. X’zarria Sanders contributed two points with a layup. Brynlee Morin and Reagyn Watkins both went one for two at the free-throw line, concluding the game with a final score of 59-36.
Allyson Guzman led the night with 15 points, followed by Lucy Guzman and Kayleigh Saldana both with 11.
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | TOTAL |
| 4 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 59 | |
| 14 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 36 |
The Lady Cubs are preparing for an area-round playoff matchup against the defending Class 3A State Champions, the #21 Shallowater Fillies. The Fillies started the season ranked #1 but experienced a rough patch, losing four consecutive games early on. However, they have since recovered, climbing back into the top 25 rankings. Currently, Shallowater is one of the hottest teams in Class 3A Region I, boasting a 20-game winning streak and a perfect 14-0 record in district play, which includes a Bi-District Championship victory over Bushland with a score of 62-43.
Both Brownfield and Shallowater share two common opponents: Idalou and Levelland. In November, the Lady Cubs lost to both teams, falling to #11 Idalou 59-34 and #21 Levelland 88-21. Conversely, the Fillies faced the Loboettes earlier in November and lost 58-44. Shallowater played Idalou twice this season, winning both encounters with scores of 42-35 and 38-22.On average, the Fillies score 55 points per game while allowing 40. In contrast, the Lady Cubs average 42 points per game but allow 53.
Last season, the Lady Cubs were eliminated in the area round by Shallowater, with a score of 70-30. However, this season presents a different opportunity. To succeed, the Lady Cubs will need to play with complete focus, avoid turnovers, and aggressively attack the basket to score points and draw fouls.