After losing to Klondike by 19 points back in November, the Grady Junior High Wildcats travelled to Klondike to take on the Cougars, knowing they had to play well in order to have a chance against a very good Klondike team. This time around, Grady was determined. And it was that determination and heart that made the difference in Monday night’s 45-43 overtime escape.
Grady guard Braeden Jones takes the rock in the middle of the paint against 6’ 4” Midland High center Andrew Norwood. Jones had nine points in the Wildcat’s loss.
Grady has never been afraid to take on a challenge, so a Friday night contest with Class 6A Midland High School at the Chaparral Center was not an overwhelming idea. In fact, Midland High is probably not the most talented team the Wildcats have faced this season, but it definitely did sport the deepest bench.
WEST TEXAS - The Grady Wildcats and the Garden City Lady Bearkats are considered by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches to be the best in Class A, as both teams retained the No. 1 ranking for another week. The Wildcats recently beat up on some higher classified teams at the Gym Bice Classic in Andrews while Garden City won the Hooptown Classic in Stanton over Class AAA teams.
STANTON - The Stanton junior varsity boys have been on point the last two games picking up wins over Miles and Crane. Miles wasn’t much of a challenge as Stanton ran away with the 48-30 victory. Trace Burns and Reed Thomas finished with 11 points apiece for Stanton followed by Noe Ureste, Ricky Rangel and Reagan Nichols with six points each.
LAMESA - When the Lady Buffs find their rhythm in a game, watch out because they can run with some of the best. Stanton showed Lamesa a thing or two about hustle basketball picking up a 48-47 win back on Dec. 8.
STANTON - Stanton High School was buzzing this past weekend with 24 basketball games played during the annual three day Hooptown Tournament. The Stanton varsity girls put together a nice run that ended in the championship game against Garden City. First up for Stanton were the Mustangs from Sands. The Buffs wasted little time taking a 14-7 lead early. Before Sands could think about a comeback Stanton pushed its lead to 41-24. At the final buzzer Stanton had a 48-28 win.
ANDREWS - Andrews High School hosted the Kristen Corbin Classic last weekend and welcomed several schools ranging from Class A all the way up to Class AAAAAA. The Kristen Corbin Classic was named in honor of Kristen Corbin who died on August 29, 2007 from injuries she sustained in a tragic car accident, just days before she was to begin her senior year at Andrews High School.
STANTON – Stanton’s varsity girls’ basketball team has been on a tear winning four games in a row scoring over 55 points. It started early Thanksgiving week with a huge comeback win over a talented Sweetwater team. Stanton needed 20 in the fourth to secure the victory.
