Texas High School Basketball - Leon bested by Latexo
December 20, 2024: Latexo, TX 75849 Latexo Tigers (Latexo, TX) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Leon Cougars (Jewett, TX), 71-53 in a league match.
With the victory, Latexo advances its record to 11-10 on the year. The Tigers travel to Lovelady (Lovelady, TX) to face the Lions in a 2A Region III District 20 match on Tuesday, December 31. The Lions enter the match with a record of 5-7. Lovelady won 41-33 in their recent non-league match against Slocum (Elkhart, TX)
The Cougars now own a 4-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Normangee for a 2A Region III District 20 match on Monday, December 30. Leon will face a Panthers squad coming off a 59-39 league win over Centerville (Centerville, TX). The Panthers record now stands at 17-2.