HOOPS ROUND UP: Basketball teams begin post season runs

February 12, 2021

Alayna Amen
Putting it down– Senior forward Blake Hamblin dunks the ball during the 76-45 win over Greenwood on Feb. 5. Hamblin had 11 points and 12 rebounds in the game.

  Maiden and Indian basketball teams both took the district championships in the past week.

  The 22-5 (10-0 in district) Maidens began with a bi-district game in Van Horn where they defeated Clint, 100-57, on Feb. 11.

  The 18-6 (9-0 in district) Indians had their last district game versus Fort Stockton cancelled due to weather.The varsity and JV will play a scrimmage at 5 p.m. instead with admission donations to benefit the Cottrell family.

Bi-district play for the Indians will begin on Feb. 18 versus Fabens in Fort Stockton. Game time is 6 p.m.

  The Indians are currently ranked number seven in 4A by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.  The Maidens are ranked 20th in the same poll.