The Tigers suffered their first defeat to the reigning state champions for TAAPS 2A, O’Connell Galveston, 58-47 on Nov. 24
Head Coach Chris Harvey said the Tigers didn’t go down without a fight as Terian Maxie lead the charge with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Some other key contributors were Ayden DeBose with 12 points and Daryn Bass with 9 points.
Harvy said that while it was a tough loss, it will be turned into a lesson for the relatively young group.
“These are just the types of gritty games to allow this young core to continue to grow and develop,” he said.
The No. 12-ranked Centerville Bulldogs earned their fourth win of the season with a 73-49 win over the Neches Tigers on Nov. 24.
Sophomore Hardy Brown had a career-best 34 points along with 7 assists, 2 rebounds, 4 steals and 5 deflections on the night. Senior Iain Kendrick also poured in 22 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals.
For the Boys JV, Centerville won 33-27.
The Indians posted two losses on Thanksgiving week, losing 65-20 to Slocum on Nov. 24 and 48-25 to Kirbyville on Nov. 25.
Against Slocum, Ruger McLain led the team with 13 points.
Against Kirbyville, Everett Snyder led the team with 11 points.
