Jacksboro17-11
67
74
FINAL 12/13
  • Recap
  • Box Score
  • Team Stats
  • Scoretracker
  • Matchup
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
JHS		1614132467
PWHS		1620221674
Final score provided by J. Walker.
Tigers
Pirates

Shooting

PtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
#1 G. Brown42210010000002022100
#2 I. Wesson63838380200003650
#3 G. Mcelroy727292902035602540
#4 C. Valenzuela15610606001036506967
#10 T. Roberts00200020010000
#12 B. Rockey163838502729898911100
#22 E. Jonas135105050000356051050
#23 W. Gavit42540400000102540

Totals

PtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
#1 G. Brown400011000
#2 I. Wesson603300014
#3 G. Mcelroy712320013
#4 C. Valenzuela1518912183
#10 T. Roberts003371013
#12 B. Rockey1607732124
#22 E. Jonas1304421054
#23 W. Gavit434700134

Misc Totals

Ast:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFChrDefl
#1 G. Brown1.001.001.000.0000
#2 I. Wesson0.000.000.000.0000
#3 G. Mcelroy2.000.000.000.0000
#4 C. Valenzuela0.130.250.670.3306
#10 T. Roberts7.001.000.330.0011
#12 B. Rockey1.501.000.500.2500
#22 E. Jonas0.400.200.250.0011
#23 W. Gavit0.000.000.000.2502

Team summary

FG %
JHS
44
PWHS
37
FT/G
JHS
59
PWHS
68
3pt FG Percentage
JHS
14
PWHS
29
Points
JHS
65
PWHS
74
Assists
JHS
16
PWHS
14
Rebounds
JHS
36
PWHS
39
Steals
JHS
7
PWHS
14
Blocks
JHS
3
PWHS
3
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Shooting

Pts
65
74
FGM
23
20
FGA
52
54
FG%
44
37
AFG%
46
44
3PM
2
7
3PA
14
24
3P%
14
29
FTM
17
27
FTA
29
40
FT%
59
68
2FGM
21
13
2FGA
38
30
2FG%
55
43

Totals

Pts
65
74
OReb
5
9
DReb
31
30
Reb
36
39
Ast
16
14
Stl
7
14
Blk
3
3
TO
21
-
PF
25
-

Misc Totals

Ast:TO
0.76
-
Stl:TO
0.33
-
Stl:PF
0.28
-
Blk:PF
0.12
-
Chr
2
-
Defl
10
-

Texas High School Basketball - Perrin-Whitt nudges Jacksboro

December 13, 2024: Jacksboro, TX 76458

The crowd at Friday's non-league challenge between the Perrin-Whitt Pirates (Perrin, TX) and the host Jacksboro Tigers (Jacksboro, TX), observed Perrin-Whitt's basketball team edge Jacksboro by a score of 74-67.

The Pirates (11-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Archer City (Archer City, TX). The Wildcats come into the non-league challenge with a 2-8 record. In their last challenge, Archer City edged S & S Consolidated (Sadler, TX), 72-55, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Tigers encounter the S & S Consolidated Rams (Sadler, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 14. Jacksboro will attempt to improve on its 7-2 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 1-10 record after their 63-28 non-league loss to Bridgeport (Bridgeport, TX).

Jeffery WalkerPirates Reporter

  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Jacksboro 0, Perrin-Whitt 0
    @ 7:52 PM
  2. 1st Quarter
  3. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Jacksboro won the tip off.
    @ 8:00 PM
  4. 0 - 2

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #33 Ryan Richerson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 0, Perrin-Whitt 2
    Ryan Richerson33 - C, PF
    @ 8:01 PM
  5. 0 - 5

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #5 Case Lambert makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 0, Perrin-Whitt 5
    Case Lambert5 - SF, SG
    @ 8:02 PM
  6. 1 - 5

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 1, Perrin-Whitt 5
    @ 8:03 PM
  7. 2 - 5

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 2, Perrin-Whitt 5
    @ 8:03 PM
  8. 4 - 5

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 4, Perrin-Whitt 5
    @ 8:04 PM
  9. 6 - 5

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 6, Perrin-Whitt 5
    @ 8:05 PM
  10. 8 - 5

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 8, Perrin-Whitt 5
    @ 8:06 PM
  11. 10 - 5

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 10, Perrin-Whitt 5
    @ 8:09 PM
  12. 10 - 7

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #5 Case Lambert makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 10, Perrin-Whitt 7
    Case Lambert5 - SF, SG
    @ 8:10 PM
  13. 10 - 8

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #5 Case Lambert makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 10, Perrin-Whitt 8
    Case Lambert5 - SF, SG
    @ 8:11 PM
  14. 10 - 11

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #5 Case Lambert makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 10, Perrin-Whitt 11
    Case Lambert5 - SF, SG
    @ 8:12 PM
  15. 12 - 11

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 12, Perrin-Whitt 11
    @ 8:13 PM
  16. 14 - 11

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 14, Perrin-Whitt 11
    @ 8:13 PM
  17. 16 - 11

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 16, Perrin-Whitt 11
    @ 8:15 PM
  18. 16 - 12

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 16, Perrin-Whitt 12
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:16 PM
  19. 16 - 13

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 16, Perrin-Whitt 13
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:16 PM
  20. 16 - 14

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 16, Perrin-Whitt 14
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:16 PM
  21. 16 - 16

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 16, Perrin-Whitt 16
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:17 PM
  22. 2nd Quarter
  23. 16 - 16

    End of 1st Quarter

    Jacksboro 16, Perrin-Whitt 16
    @ 8:17 PM
  24. 18 - 16

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 18, Perrin-Whitt 16
    @ 8:20 PM
  25. 20 - 16

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 20, Perrin-Whitt 16
    @ 8:20 PM
  26. 20 - 18

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 20, Perrin-Whitt 18
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:20 PM
  27. 20 - 20

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 20, Perrin-Whitt 20
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:21 PM
  28. 22 - 20

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 22, Perrin-Whitt 20
    @ 8:22 PM
  29. 22 - 23

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #2 Noah Morris makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 22, Perrin-Whitt 23
    Noah Morris2 - SG, SF
    @ 8:24 PM
  30. 22 - 25

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 22, Perrin-Whitt 25
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:24 PM
  31. 22 - 27

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 22, Perrin-Whitt 27
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:25 PM
  32. 24 - 27

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - #10 Tyler Roberts makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 24, Perrin-Whitt 27
    Tyler Roberts
    @ 8:27 PM
  33. 24 - 29

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 24, Perrin-Whitt 29
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:27 PM
  34. 26 - 29

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 26, Perrin-Whitt 29
    @ 8:30 PM
  35. 26 - 32

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #2 Noah Morris makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 26, Perrin-Whitt 32
    Noah Morris2 - SG, SF
    @ 8:30 PM
  36. 28 - 32

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 28, Perrin-Whitt 32
    @ 8:31 PM
  37. 28 - 33

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 28, Perrin-Whitt 33
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:32 PM
  38. 28 - 34

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 28, Perrin-Whitt 34
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:32 PM
  39. 30 - 34

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 30, Perrin-Whitt 34
    @ 8:32 PM
  40. 30 - 36

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 30, Perrin-Whitt 36
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:33 PM
  41. Halftime
  42. 30 - 36

    Halftime

    Jacksboro 30, Perrin-Whitt 36
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 8:33 PM
  43. 3rd Quarter
  44. 30 - 36

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Jacksboro's ball.
    @ 8:42 PM
  45. 30 - 37

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 30, Perrin-Whitt 37
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:43 PM
  46. 30 - 39

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 30, Perrin-Whitt 39
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:43 PM
  47. 30 - 40

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 30, Perrin-Whitt 40
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:44 PM
  48. 30 - 43

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 30, Perrin-Whitt 43
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:45 PM
  49. 31 - 43

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 31, Perrin-Whitt 43
    @ 8:48 PM
  50. 31 - 44

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 31, Perrin-Whitt 44
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:49 PM
  51. 31 - 45

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #5 Case Lambert makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 31, Perrin-Whitt 45
    Case Lambert5 - SF, SG
    @ 8:51 PM
  52. 31 - 46

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #5 Case Lambert makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 31, Perrin-Whitt 46
    Case Lambert5 - SF, SG
    @ 8:51 PM
  53. 31 - 47

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #5 Case Lambert makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 31, Perrin-Whitt 47
    Case Lambert5 - SF, SG
    @ 8:52 PM
  54. 34 - 47

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 34, Perrin-Whitt 47
    @ 8:52 PM
  55. 34 - 50

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #4 Cole Keeney makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 34, Perrin-Whitt 50
    Cole Keeney4 - SF, SG
    @ 8:52 PM
  56. 37 - 50

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 37, Perrin-Whitt 50
    @ 8:53 PM
  57. 37 - 51

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 37, Perrin-Whitt 51
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:53 PM
  58. 39 - 51

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 39, Perrin-Whitt 51
    @ 8:54 PM
  59. 39 - 52

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 39, Perrin-Whitt 52
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:55 PM
  60. 39 - 54

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 39, Perrin-Whitt 54
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 8:56 PM
  61. 40 - 54

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 40, Perrin-Whitt 54
    @ 8:59 PM
  62. 42 - 54

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 42, Perrin-Whitt 54
    @ 9:00 PM
  63. 43 - 54

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 43, Perrin-Whitt 54
    @ 9:00 PM
  64. 43 - 55

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #1 Hunter Walker makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 43, Perrin-Whitt 55
    Hunter Walker1 - PG, SG
    @ 9:03 PM
  65. 43 - 58

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #2 Noah Morris makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 43, Perrin-Whitt 58
    Noah Morris2 - SG, SF
    @ 9:05 PM
  66. 4th Quarter
  67. 43 - 58

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Jacksboro 43, Perrin-Whitt 58
    @ 9:05 PM
  68. 45 - 58

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 45, Perrin-Whitt 58
    @ 9:07 PM
  69. 45 - 60

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 45, Perrin-Whitt 60
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:07 PM
  70. 46 - 60

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 46, Perrin-Whitt 60
    @ 9:08 PM
  71. 47 - 60

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 47, Perrin-Whitt 60
    @ 9:08 PM
  72. 47 - 61

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #4 Cole Keeney makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 47, Perrin-Whitt 61
    Cole Keeney4 - SF, SG
    @ 9:12 PM
  73. 49 - 61

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 49, Perrin-Whitt 61
    @ 9:13 PM
  74. 49 - 63

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 49, Perrin-Whitt 63
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:14 PM
  75. 49 - 64

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 49, Perrin-Whitt 64
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:14 PM
  76. 51 - 64

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - #2 Issac Wesson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 51, Perrin-Whitt 64
    Issac Wesson
    @ 9:14 PM
  77. 51 - 65

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 51, Perrin-Whitt 65
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:18 PM
  78. 53 - 65

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 53, Perrin-Whitt 65
    @ 9:18 PM
  79. 53 - 66

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #1 Hunter Walker makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 53, Perrin-Whitt 66
    Hunter Walker1 - PG, SG
    @ 9:19 PM
  80. 53 - 67

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 53, Perrin-Whitt 67
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:20 PM
  81. 53 - 68

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 53, Perrin-Whitt 68
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:20 PM
  82. 54 - 68

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 54, Perrin-Whitt 68
    @ 9:25 PM
  83. 55 - 68

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 55, Perrin-Whitt 68
    @ 9:26 PM
  84. 55 - 69

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 55, Perrin-Whitt 69
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:27 PM
  85. 55 - 70

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 55, Perrin-Whitt 70
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:27 PM
  86. 57 - 70

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 57, Perrin-Whitt 70
    @ 9:28 PM
  87. 58 - 70

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 58, Perrin-Whitt 70
    @ 9:28 PM
  88. 58 - 71

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #1 Hunter Walker makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 58, Perrin-Whitt 71
    Hunter Walker1 - PG, SG
    @ 9:29 PM
  89. 59 - 71

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 59, Perrin-Whitt 71
    @ 9:30 PM
  90. 60 - 71

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 60, Perrin-Whitt 71
    @ 9:31 PM
  91. 61 - 71

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - #2 Issac Wesson makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 61, Perrin-Whitt 71
    Issac Wesson
    @ 9:33 PM
  92. 62 - 71

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - #2 Issac Wesson makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 62, Perrin-Whitt 71
    Issac Wesson
    @ 9:33 PM
  93. 64 - 71

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jacksboro 64, Perrin-Whitt 71
    @ 9:33 PM
  94. 65 - 71

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 65, Perrin-Whitt 71
    @ 9:36 PM
  95. 66 - 71

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 66, Perrin-Whitt 71
    @ 9:36 PM
  96. 67 - 71

    Score Alert

    Jacksboro - makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 67, Perrin-Whitt 71
    @ 9:37 PM
  97. 67 - 72

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 67, Perrin-Whitt 72
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:38 PM
  98. 67 - 73

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 67, Perrin-Whitt 73
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:39 PM
  99. 67 - 74

    Score Alert

    Perrin-Whitt - #10 Jack McCormick makes a Free Throw. Jacksboro 67, Perrin-Whitt 74
    Jack McCormick10 - SG, PG
    @ 9:39 PM
  100. Final
  101. 67 - 74

    End of Game

    Jacksboro 67, Perrin-Whitt 74
    @ 9:39 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Jeffery WalkerPirates Reporter

Jacksboro vs Perrin-Whitt Basketball Game Info

Fri., Dec. 13, 2024 @ 8:15p
Tornado Tipoff Tournament (Jacksboro HS)
The Perrin-Whitt (Perrin, TX) varsity basketball team won Friday's neutral tournament game against Jacksboro (TX) by a score of 74-67.

Player stats

Points/G
JHS
Valenzuela14.3
PWHS
J. McCormick29.7
Rebounds/G
JHS
Valenzuela7.1
PWHS
R. Richerson7.4
Assists/G
JHS
B. Rockey3.6
PWHS
H. Walker6.2
Steals/G
JHS
B. Rockey3.3
PWHS
J. McCormick4.0
Blocks/G
JHS
Valenzuela0.6
PWHS
C. Lambert0.8

Team comparison

Points/G
51.7
54.3
Rebounds/G
26.2
26.3
Assists/G
11.7
13.7
Steals/G
11.4
10.6
Blocks/G
1.5
1.7

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jacksboro		21.817.819.014.558.6
Perrin-Whitt		16.917.717.514.568.7

Season recap

Overall record
17-11
34-5
League
6-7
10-0
Non-League
4-0
9-2
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Home
7-3
11-1
Away
4-5
10-1
Neutral
6-3
13-3
Playoff
0-0
6-0
In-State
17-11
33-5
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.607
.872
District %
.462
1.000
PF
1,641
2,681
PA
1,301
1,639
VIEW ALL

Common opponents

Eastland
1 - 0
1 - 0
Petrolia
1 - 0
1 - 0
Archer City
1 - 0
1 - 0
Windthorst
1 - 0
1 - 0
Bethesda Christian
1 - 0
1 - 0
Whitesboro
0 - 1
1 - 1
Vernon
2 - 0
0 - 1

Rankings

TX
541
194
Section
138
47
State Division
42
2

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