Sports

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.

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.

BRYSON – If your coach can’t get ejected, a fan is the next best thing.

Bryson seemed to be on the edge of an upset Friday night, leading country rival Perrin 43-29 heading into the fourth quarter. Perrin Coach Todd McCormick, who had received a technical foul in the first half as Perrin took the lead tried everything to motivate his team, which was flat throughout the night but had shown signs of life in the third quarter.

You hold a team to 15 percent shooting and a win should come easily.

A person would think that but …

Henrietta stuck around well into the second half but the Jacksboro defense forced the visitors into missing their last 20 shots from the floor which enabled the Purple to pull away and post a closer than it looked 51-25 win Jan. 12.

Jacksboro closed the first round of District 7-3A with a 3-3 ledger. Tigerette mentor Kyle Wood said his charges were able to put together a complete game.