Canyon keeps season alive hustling past Hereford
In a win or go home situation, the Canyon Eagles weren’t ready to pack it up just yet.
The Eagles held off Hereford in a must win situation getting a 64-60 victory Tuesday night at home keeping their playoff hopes alive and forcing a play-in game with the Whitefaces in less than 48 hours.
With the victory, Canyon (16-15) and Hereford (16-16) end the regular season at 7-7 in District 4-4A and will now have a play-in game for the fourth and final playoff spot out of the district at 6 p.m. Thursday in Bushland.
The Eagles were in control up 32-25 at the half only to see Hereford battle back cutting the lead 45-44 by the end of the third quarter. However, the Eagles were able to knock down shots and free-throws down the stretch to hold on for the four-point win.
Jordan Webber led Canyon with 19 points including coming up big with four fourth quarter free-throws. Teammate Brox Hacker had the hot-hand finishing with 18 points knocking down six 3-pointers.
Despite the loss, Tyi Duque paced the Whitefaces with 14 points.
Palo Duro gets needed overtime win at Lubbock-Cooper
The Palo Duro Dons went on the road and earned a hard fought 62-59 overtime win at Lubbock-Cooper in the District 3-5A finale Tuesday night.
The win was key for the Dons as Palo Duro (27-5 overall) ends the regular season at 12-4 in district and solidified itself as the No. 1-seed in the Class 5A Division II playoffs. Lubbock-Cooper (17-12, 10-6) will be the No. 2-seed in Division II.
With the game going to overtime tied 54-54, Palo Duro was able to outscore the Pirates 8-5 in the extra frame to get the victory. Palo Duro sharpshooter Victor Juarez posted a game-high 26 points with Deuce Reese adding 19.
Tuesday’s top performers
Xavier Lowery scored 14 points to help River Road knock off Canadian 50-45. Canadian is still Class 3A Division II playoff bound despite the loss. This was the final game for River Road veteran Steve Rhodes who is retiring after 35 years. Rhodes, who had previous stops at Highland Park, Bushland and Brownfield, tallied a career 387 wins.
Kayden Hooker and Nyko Larra combined for 43 points as West Plains knocked off Pampa 66-48. Hooker had a game-high 22 followed by Larra’s 21.
Nazareth finished District 4-1A unbeaten downing Lazbuddie 83-26. Kayle Rogers did the damage scoring 23 points in the victory.
Happy’s CJ Moore tallied 26 points in a 66-36 victory against Springlake-Earth.
Behind Tagg Thrash’s 23 points the Bushland Falcons defeated Childress 61-49 securing the outright District 1-3A championship.
Wellington’s Noah Cantu dropped in 18 points as the Skyrockets soared by Highland Park 74-38.
Ryder McElroy poured in a game-high 26 points during Farwell’s 94-48 pummeling of Sudan.
Wildorado’s Blu Washington tallied a game-best 20 points during an 87-42 win against Adrian.
Tuesday’s district scores
District 3-5A
Palo Duro 62, Lubbock-Cooper 59, OT
Tascosa 52, Caprock 31
Amarillo High 58, Lubbock Coronado 42
Lubbock Monterey 64, Plainview 60
District 4-4A
Canyon 64, Hereford 60
Randall 74, Borger 9
West Plains 66, Pampa 48
Dumas 76, Perryton 65
District 1-3A
Bushland 67, Childress 46
River Road 50, Canadian 45
Dalhart 61, Tulia 49
District 2-3A
Idalou 82, Muleshoe 24
Littlefield 70, Friona 50
Shallowater 81, Lubbock Roosevelt 37
Slaton 67, Dimmitt 42
District 1-2A
Spearman 54, Stratford 38
Gruver 61, Sanford-Fritch 29
Sunray 39, Vega 38
District 2-2A
Clarendon 54, Wheeler 47
Wellington 74, Highland Park 38
Quanah 53, Memphis 46
District 3-2A
Olton 85, Lockney 39
Farwell 94, Sudan 48
Hale Center 65, Bovina 37
District 1-1A
Fort Elliott 51, Kelton 40
Booker 53, Miami 39
Follett 54, Darrouzett 19
District 2-1A
District is complete
District 3-1A
Wildorado 87, Adrian 42
Boys Ranch 71, Hartley 53
Texline 93, Pringle-Morse 52
District 4-1A
Silverton 65, Kress 28
Nazareth 83, Lazbuddie 25
Happy 66, Springlake-Earth 36
District 8-1A
Division II Seeding game
Guthrie 58, Motley County 45
TAPPS District 1-2A
Play-in game
Christ the King 47, Southcrest Christian 41