Staff report
MUENSTER — After allowing a season-high 66 points in their first meeting this season, the Sacred Heart Tigers used a stellar defensive scheme to thwart Abilene Christian 66-29 Friday night at the Tiger Den.
Sacred Heart (21-2, 8-0 district) led 16-9 after the first quarter and held a 33-14 lead at halftime.
In the second half, the Tigers continued to play well on both sides of the ball, outscoring Abilene 33-15 for the win.
“Tonight we really played great defense,” Sacred Heart Coach Jon LeBrasseur said. “This could be a special team if they continue to execute on the defensive end. We had great ball-pressure, got in the passing lanes and had great back-side help.”
Leading the way for the Tigers was Kevin Kulle who poured in a game-high 28 points while Greyson Evans added 10 in the win.
Also scoring for Sacred Heart were Kyle Knabe who added 8 points along with 7 rebounds and Ian Barnhill and John Krawietz finished with 4 points. Patrick Mojica scored 3 points while adding 8 steals and 3 assists. Garrett Berend also finished with 3 points while Josh Biffle, Jae Kook Im and Matt Hesse each added 2.
Next up for Sacred Heart is a Tuesday night contest at home against Longview Trinity Christian.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Whitesboro takes down Bobcats
WHITESBORO — Keeping their playoff hopes alive, the Whitesboro Bearcats got a much-needed win over Celina Friday night in District 9-3A action by the score of 66-52.
The Bearcats scored often in the first quarter to take an early 23-9 advantage into the second frame. Whitesboro then led 46-25 at the half.
In the second half, the Bearcats outscored Celina 30-27 for the win.
Leading the way for Whitesboro was Austin Cleland who finished with a game-high 20 points. Other scorers include Matt Miller who finished with 12 points, Jordan Gill added 7, Cameron Clark scored 5, Zane Ferguson finished with 3 and Ryan Harbin and Joe Shepard each chipped in 2.
Area Sports
February 8, 2010
HS Boys Basketball Roundup
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- Ponder pounds Lady Eagles The Valley View Lady Eagles had a rough outing in District 10-2A play Monday afternoon, falling to Ponder by the score of 18-2 in four innings.
- Whitesboro no hits Lady Leopards to open district play Opening District 9-3A play Monday afternoon, it was the Whitesboro Lady Cats who drew first blood.
- Outlaws improve to 3-3 The Cooke County Outlaws improved to 3-3 in their inaugural season in the Southern Conference of the Elite Football League with a 37-0 victory over the Arkansas Redhawks at home Saturday at Leeper Stadium.
- Valley View boys take second place The Valley View boys track and field teams competed in the Nocona Relays on Thursday.
- Hornet Relays results Held at Muenster High School, March 11
- Lady Cats take home Lindsay Tourney title The Callisburg Lady Cats took home the Lindsay Tournament Championship Saturday night, and did so in extra innings, defeating Commerce 2-1.
- Knights one-hit Callisburg for win The Lindsay Knights one-hit the Callisburg Wildcats for a 5-0 win in Saturday’s conclusion of the Lindsay Tournament.
- Lady Leopards' win punches playoff ticket The Gainesville Lady Leopards scored a pair of goals in each half and cruised to a 4-0 victory over the Wichita Falls Hirschi Lady Huskies Friday, giving the soccer girls the distinction of being the first GHS sports team to qualify for the playoffs this year.
- Lady Leopards mercy rule Muenster In their final tune up game before district play starts Monday, the Gainesville Lady Leopards produced one of their best offensive outings of the season with a 17-2 wins over the Muenster Lady Hornets in four innings Friday at NCTC’s Darwin Fields.
- Hirschi ends Leopards' playoff hopes A soccer season best described as frustrating ended for the Gainesville Leopards Friday with a 1-0 loss at home to the Wichita Falls Hirschi Huskies.
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