On November 19, the Lake Belton High School girls' basketball team faced off against Midway High School in a thrilling and hard-fought game. Despite a strong start and moments of brilliance throughout the match, Lake Belton fell short, losing 51-45.

Game Recap
Lake Belton came out strong in the first quarter, putting up 20 points and taking an early lead. Their aggressive defense and well-executed plays put Midway on the back foot. However, Midway adjusted in the second quarter, narrowing the gap with a 15-point surge, leaving Lake Belton leading by only two points at halftime.

In the third quarter, Midway capitalized on turnovers and outscored Lake Belton 20-11, swinging the momentum in their favor. The fourth quarter saw Lake Belton struggle to regain their rhythm, managing just 4 points as Midway’s defense held firm to secure the victory.

Standout Performances
Ariella Polley led Lake Belton with 7 points, including an impressive 50% success rate from the free-throw line. She also contributed 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 deflections, showcasing her all-around impact on the game.

Gemma Pierce was effective from beyond the arc, hitting 2 of her 2 three-point attempts, finishing with 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Natalie Maldonado and Alexa King both added 6 points each, with Natalie leading in assists (4) and Alexa grabbing 3 rebounds.

Layla King and Amara Sanchez were instrumental on defense, combining for 5 steals and 3 deflections.

Next Up
The Lady Broncos are gearing up for their next challenge on November 22, when they take on Harker Heights High School. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM at Harker Heights. The team will be looking to bounce back and secure a victory.

Come out and support your Lake Belton Lady Broncos as they aim to turn lessons learned into success on the court!