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The Athens (TX) varsity basketball team won Thursday's neutral tournament game against Waco (TX) by a score of 57-54.

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Waco----54
Athens----57
Final score provided by C. Thompson.
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Game Story

Texas High School Basketball - Athens nips Waco

December 8, 2022: Waco, TX 76710

Athens Hornets (Athens, TX) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Waco Lions (Waco, TX), 57-54 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Athens upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Hornets travel to Palestine (Palestine, TX) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 8-2. Palestine won 55-43 in their recent non-league bout against Waco (Waco, TX)

Next up, the Lions play the Palestine Wildcats (Palestine, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 8. Waco will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 7-2 record after their 71-40 non-league win over Spring Hill (Longview, TX).

Waco vs Athens Basketball Game Info

Thu., Dec. 8, 2022 @ 9a
The Athens (TX) varsity basketball team won Thursday's neutral tournament game against Waco (TX) by a score of 57-54.

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Rankings & Records

Waco (22-23)

TXSectionState Div.
887189201
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
6-242-124-71-111-6.200.1431,3971,764

Athens (22-23)

TXSectionState Div.
3318445
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
21-129-47-59-35-4.636.6921,9991,775

Team Scoring Averages

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Waco
7.812.713.88.3-46.6
Athens
11.69.212.015.255.060.6

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Waco0-2Athens1-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
12/8/22PalestineWaco(L) 55-4312/3/22PalestineAthens(L) 60-50
12/9/22PalestineAthens(W) 80-71
12/9/22Liberty ChristianWaco(L) 54-4812/9/22Liberty ChristianAthens(L) 86-76

Record Breakdown

Waco (22-23)

Athens (22-23)

6-24
Overall
21-12
2-12
League
9-4
2-5
Non-League
5-2
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
0-2
Common Opponent
1-2
4-7
Home
7-5
1-11
Away
9-3
1-6
Neutral
5-4
0-0
Playoff
0-1
6-24
In-State
21-12
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0