On Friday, the Pine Tree Pirates escaped with a win against the Carthage Bulldogs by the margin of a single free throw, 44-43. Given the Pirates' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 544th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 1413th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Pine Tree's win bumped their record up to 12-10. As for Carthage, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine Tree will host Cumberland Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Carthage, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Henderson at 7:30 p.m.
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