Midland High girls struggle late with Odessa High's pressure

Odessa High used its defense to spark a 21-2 fourth quarter run and defeat Midland High 57-41 in a critical District 2-6A matchup.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Three quarters of good basketball quickly evaporated for the Midland High girls basketball team as Odessa High used its pressure defense to create turnovers and go on a 21-2 fourth quarter run against the Lady Bulldogs. Odessa's guard pressure propelled the Lady Bronchos to a 57-41 win over MHS in a critical game for both teams on the outside of a playoff spot.

Why it matters

This loss was devastating for Midland High's slim playoff hopes, as they will now need to win out and get help from other teams to have a chance at the postseason. The game highlighted the importance of handling pressure defense, as Midland High struggled to execute their typical press breaker when Odessa High's trapping defense took them out of their comfort zone.

The details

Midland High entered the fourth quarter with a 39-36 lead, but Odessa High went on a 14-0 run to take control of the game. Odessa High guard Yaritza Carreon led the defensive effort with 8 steals, and Mya Hernandez scored key putbacks for the Lady Bronchos off of turnovers. Midland High seniors Kayden Young (16 points, 10 rebounds, 6 steals) and Cady Lange (13 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals) had strong games, but the Lady Bulldogs were unable to overcome Odessa High's pressure.

  • Midland High entered the fourth quarter with a 39-36 lead.
  • Odessa High went on a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter to take control of the game.

The players

Yaritza Carreon

An Odessa High guard who led the defensive effort with 8 steals.

Mya Hernandez

An Odessa High player who scored key putbacks off of turnovers in the fourth quarter.

Kayden Young

A Midland High senior who had 16 points, 10 rebounds and 6 steals in the game.

Cady Lange

A Midland High senior who contributed 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 steals.

Sherman Chew

The Odessa High head coach who praised his team's defense as the key to the victory.

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