Basketball Recap: Morton Gets the Win
By Team Reports
Jan 12, 2026, 9:29am
Basketball Recap: Morton Indians vs. Plains Cowboys
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| 01/09/26 - Away | 53-50 W |
| 01/28/25 - Away | 22-57 L |
| 01/03/25 - Home | 21-55 L |
| 12/05/23 - Home | 13-56 L |
| 12/06/22 - Away | 26-57 L |
| + 5 more games |
Morton took a 35-point loss the last time they faced off against Plains, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Indians came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cowboys on Friday, sneaking past 53-50. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Indians as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Morton's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-9. As for Plains, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-18 record this season.
Morton and Plains could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Indians (ranked 1022nd) will meet Sundown (ranked 463rd) at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Plains will challenge Whiteface at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (1299 vs. 111).
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