Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The Tenaha Lady Tigers completed the first half of the District 22-1A race the same way they did a year ago, posted a spotless record and meeting each challenge put before them. Despite the search for a new point guard to replace 2010-11 league standout Okievia Bratchett, THS knocked off Timpson, 53-30, and Shelbyville, 47-41, in overtime last week to improved its league mark to 5-0.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
BECKVILLE, Tx -- It's been a tough two weeks for the Shelbyville Lady Dragon basketball program. Heading into District 22-1A play with the best overall record in the league, the squad was forced to accept changes just one game into the league slate when head coach Michael Dewitt resigned from his duties for what he called 'personal reasons'.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
TIMPSON, Tx - The Timpson Lady Bears were all set to go after their first District 22-1A win of the season here at John Herbert Eakin Athletic Complex Friday night, but they were unaware of the tragic news they would get moments before game time.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
With each game in the District 22-1A girls basketball race being a critical one, Tuesday night's Garrison victory over Shelbyville in Dragon Gymnasium could go a long way in deciding playoff positions and possibly the league champion as the Lady Bulldogs went on the road and received 16 points from Hannah Kimbrough and 11 points and 12 boards from Jaemee Lilley to knock off Shelbyville, 46-38.
Sunday, January 08, 2012
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons went on to the road Friday to open District 22-1A play with the only winning season record of any team in the league. But SHS head coach Michael Dewitz knew if his team didn't come out strong after a three-week layoff that it might be in trouble against Gary.
But the coach's concerns didn't last long as the Lady Dragons built an 11-point halftime lead as they went on to a 46-31 win over the Lady Bobcats in Bobcat Gymnasium.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Some of the best small school basketball in the state of Texas will be showcased next week when Tenaha hosts the Third Annual Tenaha Holiday Hoops Scholarship Tournament Tuesday through Thursday (Dec. 27-29).
There will be 32 boys and girls team - including 12 of which are ranked in the Top 20 in the state by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches - playing 58 games in local venues to see which squads will walk away with the respective championship trophies.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Kiera Montgomery poured in 20 points to lead the Shelbyville Lady Dragons to a 19-point win over West Sabine last Tuesday as SHS headed into the holiday break with their 12th win in 17 games.
The victory was the third win in the last four games for Shelbyville, which improved to 12-5 on the season. The Lady Dragons have won six of their last eight contests. SHS will return to action after some time off, traveling to grand Cane, La. on Friday, Dec. 30.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Kiera Montgomery poured in 20 points to lead the Shelbyville Lady Dragons to a 19-point win over West Sabine last Tuesday as SHS headed into the holiday break with their 12th win in 17 games.
The victory was the third win in the last four games for Shelbyville, which improved to 12-5 on the season. The Lady Dragons have won six of their last eight contests. SHS will return to action after some time off, traveling to grand Cane, La. on Friday, Dec. 30.
Monday, December 12, 2011
GARY, Tx -- The Wells Lady Pirates posted a spotless 4-0 record to capture top honors in the girls' division of the annual Gary Basketball Tournament on Saturday. The Lady Pirates clipped Chireno, 38-36, in the finale.
Overton claimed third-place honors with a 33-21 win over Martinsville, while Cushing took home the consolation trophy with a 49-37 triumph over Shelbyville. Broaddus had to go to overtime to claim the fifth spot in the tournament with a 33-29 verdict over Joaquin.
Friday, December 09, 2011
GARY, Tx -- The Timpson Lady Bears put together one of their strongest performance of the young season in the opening round of the Gary Basketball Tournament Thursday as Jakelia Caraway poured in 22 points to lead THS to a 52-37 win over Douglass.
The Joaquin Lady Rams started on a positive note with a 53-44 win over Beckville, but dropped a 42-25 setback to Wells on the final game of the night and will now have Friday off before heading back to the court on Saturday at 12:45 p.m.
