The Lake Belton Lady Broncos competed in the Coach Smith Tournament at Salado High School this weekend, finishing with a 2-3 record. Despite the challenges, the team showed resilience and promise, highlighted by strong individual performances and cohesive teamwork.
Thursday Recap
Lake Belton 45, Eastview 32
The Lady Broncos started the tournament on a high note, defeating Eastview 45-32 with an impressive all-around performance.
Natalie Maldonado led with 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 deflections.
Micah Williams added 8 points and 6 rebounds.
Alexa King contributed 6 points, 2 assists, and 3 steals.
Lake Belton 28, Tatum 44
In their second game of the day, the Lady Broncos fell 44-28 to a tough Tatum team.
Alexa King shone with a team-high 14 points and 4 rebounds.
Natalie Maldonado dominated the boards with 14 rebounds and chipped in 4 points.
Friday Recap
Lake Belton 42, Krum 37
Lake Belton bounced back on Friday with a 42-37 win over Krum, showcasing their tenacity and ability to close out games.
Natalie Maldonado had a stellar game, scoring 19 points, along with 3 assists, 3 steals, and 4 deflections.
Alexa King contributed 8 points, 5 steals, and 6 deflections.
Ariella Polley added 5 points, 5 deflections, and 3 steals.
Lake Belton 34, Cleburne 47
The Broncos faced a tough matchup against Cleburne, falling 47-34 despite a valiant effort.
Alexa King recorded 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots.
Natalie Maldonado added 9 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, and 6 deflections.
Gemma Pierce chipped in with 6 points.
Saturday Recap
Lake Belton 41, Concordia Lutheran 47
In their final game, the Lady Broncos narrowly lost to Concordia Lutheran, 47-41, in a competitive battle.
Alexa King led the team with 13 points.
Layla King scored 9 points in a strong supporting effort.
Natalie Maldonado and Gemma Pierce each added 6 points.
What’s Next
The Lady Broncos will return to the court on Tuesday, December 10, for an away game against Madisonville High School at 6:30 p.m. With valuable lessons learned from the tournament and the determination to improve, the team is poised for continued growth this season.
