Trinity Tigers push to a 56-40 win over Gary

Ayden Debose (No. 2) throws up an off-balance shot through a tough Gary defense.

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Ayden Debose (No. 2) puts up another easy layup.

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Chance Barron (No. 3) stretches for a rebound.

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Cord’e Walker (No. 1) looks to push through the defense for a layup.

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After working through the Gary defenders, Terian Maxie goes up for the easy 2.

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Terian Maxie delivers the easy score after a fast break.

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Cord’e Walker sails over the defense for the score.

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TRINITY — The Tigers’ win over Gary wasn’t the only highlight of the final game of the year; the team and fans came together to honor Ayden Debose, who crossed the 1,000-point mark in his high-school career.

That honor was well-deserved, as Debose also led the team in scoring that night with 19 points, including three treys. He was followed by Cord’e Walker, who dropped in 15, and Terian Maxie, who posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Groveton

The Indians lost to New Summerfield by 3 on Dec. 30 and then lost to Grapeland by 50 on Friday.

Against Grapeland, the score was 85-35; against New Summerfield, it was 39-36.

Centerville

The Bulldogs move to 12-6 overall and opened district play with a 59-33 win over Laneville on Friday.

And on Dec. 30, Centerville downed Spurger 79-57.

Against Laneville, Iain Kendrick poured in 22 points, and Hardy Brown hit 19 to lead the team’s scoring. Kolt Larsen handed off 15 assists.

Against Spurger, Kendrick tallied a whopping 32 points, which includes hitting 6 treys, while Brown shot 21 points and brought down 10 rebounds. Larsen added 10 rebounds and 13 assists, and Braden White pulled down 13 rebounds.

Apple Springs

The Eagles lost to Martinsville 53-48 on Friday.