Boys lose to Paradise Friday

Jacksboro’s boys' basketballers led by nine at the half Jan. 12 vs. visiting Paradise, but the Panthers mounted a stiff comeback, using an outside barrage to post a 48-44 win over the host Tigers.

Jacksboro is now 1-4 in District 8-3A (6-9 overall) with Paradise going to 2-3 and 5-17.

Behind a solid first half offensively from seniors Dalton Harp and Payton Laake, the Purple managed to take a 21-12 lead at the break. Paradise began its comeback with three-pointers and taking advantage of Jacksboro missing 12 shots in a row after Clay Botello hit the squad’s first shot. A three-pointer and buckets from Logan Waggoner would enable Paradise, which made 6-12 shots in the quarter, to go up by one, 28-27, entering the fourth quarter.

For further details, see the Jan. 19 Herald-Gazette.