Basketball Recap: Vernon Takes a Loss

Vernon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Iowa Park Hawks, falling 67-42. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 70-64 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.

Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Iowa Park, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-8.

A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Vernon Lions take on the Jacksboro Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Iowa Park, they will head out to take on Henrietta at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.