Shepherd extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 9-22. They took a blow against the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks, falling 93-42. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1251st, while the Hawks are ranked 313th).
Brayden White
| 01/20/26 vs Hardin-Jefferson | 15 |
| 01/16/26 @ Livingston | 12 |
| 01/13/26 vs Hargrave | 9 |
| 01/09/26 @ Liberty | 14 |
| 01/06/26 vs Hamshire-Fannett | 27 |
| + 9 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Shepherd lost, don't look at Brayden White. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 25 points and 15 boards. White is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last 14 games he's played.
As for Hardin-Jefferson, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-10 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.4 points over those games.
Leading Hardin-Jefferson to victory were Shermon Roberson and Cordell Lowe. Roberson shot 78% from the field to rack up 18 points and seven assists, while Lowe went 6-for-12 on his way to 14 points in addition to six assists and six boards. What's more, Lowe posted five steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2025. Owen Sieve was another key player, putting up 12 points and three steals.
Coincidentally, Shepherd and Hardin-Jefferson will both be playing Tarkington the next time they take the court. The Hawks will host the Longhorns at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, while the Pirates will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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