Texas High School Basketball - Wheatley can't hold off Lamar
December 21, 2024: Houston, TX 77020 Lamar Texans (Houston, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Wheatley Wildcats (Houston, TX), 67-64 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Lamar advances its record to 7-9 on the year. The Texans host George Ranch (Richmond, TX) to face the Longhorns in a non-league match on Friday, December 27. The Longhorns enter the match with a record of 10-8. George Ranch lost 62-55 in their recent league match against Strake Jesuit (Houston, TX)
The Wildcats now own a 11-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Catholic for a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. Wheatley will face a Bears squad coming off a 72-49 non-league win over Archbishop Rummel (Metairie, LA). The Bears record now stands at 13-1.