As the dust settles on the Gobblers district season, the basketball team has finished in second place within the district and are gearing up as the top seed in the small school division to begin their playoff run.
The Gobblers faced to district opponents, San Antonio Memorial and LaVernia to finish out their regular season. Against Memorial, Cuero dominated right out of the gate, ending the first quarter with an impressive 18-3 lead. The Gobblers maintained momentum with a score of 37-13 by halftime. The Gobbler defense was working, holding Memorial to only 31 points for the entire game. On the offensive side the Gobblers were able to capitalize with a final score of Cuero 77, Memorial 31.
Leading the way for the Gobblers was Junior David Leinen, who made his presence known with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Sophomore Chris Mathis also made a significant impact, ending the night with a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds, along with key defensive plays that included 3 steals. Contributing to the win were Connor Malina and Tony Perez, adding 13 and 9 points respectively, alongside their great defensive efforts.
