Texas High School Basketball - West Rusk nips Jefferson
February 2, 2023: New London, TX 75682 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the West Rusk Raiders (New London, TX) and the visiting Jefferson Bulldogs (Jefferson, TX), saw West Rusk's basketball squad hold off Jefferson by a tally of 81-77.
With the victory, West Rusk improves its record to 13-8 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Tatum (Tatum, TX) to play the Eagles in a 3A Region II District 16 challenge on Friday, February 3. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 16-12. Tatum won 78-46 in their recent league challenge against Elysian Fields (Elysian Fields, TX)
Next up, the Bulldogs play the Arp Tigers (Arp, TX) in a 3A Region II District 16 challenge, on Friday, February 3. Jefferson will attempt to improve on its 19-6 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 1-21 record after their 88-64 league loss to West Rusk (New London, TX).