Jacksboro's tournament run continued when they took on Valley on Wednesday. The Tigers fell 50-38 to the Patriots. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 612th, while the Patriots are ranked 265th).
Leading Valley to victory were Corbin Taylor and Kanyon Taylor. Corbin dropped a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Kanyon dropped a double-double with 17 points and 12 boards. Kanyon has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more blocks the last 20 times he's played. Carson Tucker was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Jacksboro has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season. As for Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season.
Jacksboro will head out to square off against Bowie at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Tigers will be up against the Jackrabbits' rather soft defense (which has allowed 57.81 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against McLean at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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