Game Story
Texas High School Basketball - Melissa holds off Leonard
(January 31, 2012: Leonard, TX 75452) Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Melissa Cardinals (Melissa, TX) and the host Leonard Tigers (Leonard, TX), saw Melissa's basketball squad hold off Leonard by a count of 54-49.
With the victory, Melissa upgrades its record to 12-8 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Prairiland (Pattonville, TX) to play the Patriots in a 2A Region II District 12 challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 7-5.
Next up, the Tigers play the Rivercrest Rebels (Bogata, TX) in a 2A Region II District 12 challenge, on Friday, February 3. Leonard will attempt to upgrade on its 18-11 season record. The Rebels come into the challenge with a 17-10 record after their 73-49 league win over Prairiland (Pattonville, TX).
Stats have not been entered for the Melissa Cardinals Basketball team.
Stats have not been entered for the Leonard Tigers Basketball team.