By George Slaughter The Tompkins Falcons boys basketball team is a senior-laden team, and it hopes to go out on a high note this weekend in San Antonio. The Falcons, 31-8, play South Garland, 36-3, at 7 p.m. Friday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The winner plays the winner of the Austin Westlake-Allen semifinal game which immediately follows. The Class 6A state title game is at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Alamodome. In describing […]
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Boys Basketball Roundup: Falcons Soar to Early District Lead
By George Slaughter The Tompkins Falcons have taken an early lead in the District 19-6A race by winning their first five district games. Their most recent win came Friday night against Cinco Ranch, 82-62. Overall, the Falcons have a 19-6 record, with a 5-0 district record. “We’ve got a lot of talented players, that’s the first thing,” Tompkins coach Bobby Sanders said. “We’ve got guys with offensive skills and shooters. The offense is really clicking […]
Cinco Ranch boys win in overtime; Chandler has third 30 point game
Special Report by: Roba Abousaway and Meherina Khan, Co-Editors-in-Chief of the County Line The games aren’t getting easier for the Cougars of Cinco Ranch. In Friday’s action, Cinco Ranch won another close game, defeating Bellaire 66-63. The game was tied at 53-53 at the end of regulation play, forcing overtime. Jaron Presley, with 22 seconds remaining, calmly drilled a three point shot that lifted Cinco Ranch to the win. Cinco Ranch’s Player of the Game […]