Madisonville, TX—The Lake Belton Lady Broncos faced a challenging matchup against the Madisonville Mustangs on December 10, ultimately falling 44-33 at Madisonville High School. Despite a gritty effort, the Lady Broncos were unable to overcome Madisonville’s offensive pressure and strong second-half performance.

The game opened with Madisonville taking an early lead in the first quarter, outscoring Lake Belton 14-9. The Lady Broncos showed resilience in the second quarter, cutting into the deficit with a solid 10-point quarter to bring the halftime score to 23-19 in favor of Madisonville. However, the Mustangs pulled away in the second half, fueled by their strong defensive play and consistent scoring.

Senior Natalie Maldonado was a standout for Lake Belton, leading all scorers with 19 points. She was highly effective from the field, shooting 6 of 13 and adding two three-pointers. Her contributions at the free-throw line, where she hit 5 of 6, helped Lake Belton stay in the game.

Additionally, Alexa King added to the scoring effort with 5 points, followed closely by Layla King with 4. The Lady Broncos struggled to find rhythm offensively, shooting below their usual averages and committing key turnovers that the Mustangs capitalized on.

The Lady Broncos fought hard on the boards, with Natalie Maldonado and Amara Sanchez each securing 5 rebounds and Ariella Polley and Micah Williams each grabbing 6 rebounds. However, foul trouble and turnovers ultimately hurt their chances of mounting a comeback.

The Lady Broncos will look to regroup as they prepare for their next game on December 17 against Taylor High School. The matchup will take place at Taylor High School, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The team hopes to bounce back and build on their defensive strengths to secure a victory on the road.

Fans are encouraged to come out and support the Lady Broncos as they aim to get back in the win column. Go Broncos!