Shepherd was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks and fell 80-19. 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 1264th, while the Hawks are ranked 482nd).
Shepherd's loss dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Hardin-Jefferson, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-12.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Tarkington the next time they take the court. Hardin-Jefferson will head out to face Tarkington at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, while Shepherd will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on January 21st.
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