Texas High School Basketball - Axtell nips Mart
January 30, 2024: Axtell, TX 76624
Axtell Longhorns (Axtell, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Mart Panthers (Mart, TX), 48-47 in a league bout.
With the win, Axtell upgrades its record to 14-13 on the season. The Longhorns travel to Riesel (Riesel, TX) to play the Indians in a 2A Region III District 18 bout on Friday, February 2. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 8-15. Riesel lost 50-31 in their recent league bout against Dawson (Dawson, TX)
Next up, the Panthers play the Hubbard Jaguars (Hubbard, TX) in a 2A Region III District 18 bout, on Friday, February 2. Mart will attempt to upgrade on its 1-10 season record. The Jaguars go into the bout with a 16-12 record after their 52-40 league win over Wortham (Wortham, TX).