HOLLIDAY – Jacksboro’s girls basketballers got off to a quick start Tuesday night but the host Lady Eagles proved to have too much in the tank, using an 11-0 run to pull away early and post a 72-37 win over the Tigerettes.
Jacksboro took control early Friday on Senior Night and posted a 51- 30 victory over visiting Breckenridge.
HOLLIDAY – If it’s one thing, jacksboro’s boys basketball team has been known for this year, it’s the knack for fighting hard.
JACKSBORO – The Bucks traveled to Jacksboro to play the Tigers on their home court Friday, Jan. 29 and came out with a solid victory, 56-46.
BRYSON – Newcastle's girls led from buzzer to buzzer, jumping out to a 15-point lead late in the first and coasting to a 62- 25 win.
BRYSON – There’s a lot to be said for the humble pancake.
Standing on the side of a mountain on the Eason Ranch, way out in Pecos County, I found myself somehow caught up in a time warp as I glanced across the vastness of distant mountains, just as the morning sun began to light them up.
Taking advantage of an opponent’s mistakes isn’t as easy as it sounds.
Jacksboro’s boys were down eight, 28-20, at halftime to Nocona Jan. 19. The Indians went on to shoot 2-21 from the field in the final two quarters with Jacksboro converting 8-26 from the floor at the same time.
Surprisingly, Jacksboro would tie the game just once, thanks to a terrific second half at the free throw line for the visitors who held on for a 43-41 win at Tiger Gym.
If you’re not learning, you’re not earning.
In a recent discussion with his players, Jacksboro Girls Basketball Coach Kyle Wood found out some things he could be doing better as a coach and that his players could be doing better as the second half of District 7-3A rolls along.
Wood felt the talk may have helped his players play through a tough second half vs. district leading Nocona Jan. 19. The Tigerettes gave a solid effort in the final two quarters but the damage had been done in a 66-29 setback at Tiger Gym.
Both Jacksboro’s teams suffered tough losses Friday at home to visiting Bowie. Brief summaries of both games follow.
Bowie girls 44, Jacksboro 30
Bowie and Jacksboro continued to fight for a playoff spot in District 7-3A Friday night but a big second quarter for the Lady Rabbits allowed the visitors to pull away and post a 44-30 win over the host Tigerettes.
Jacksboro slips to 4-5 in District 7-3A. Bowie gets the season sweep over Jacksboro.
