Tascosa holds off Lubbock-Cooper in 5A regional quarterfinalsÂ
The Tascosa Lady Rebels put themselves on the radar knocking out the state runner-up from a year ago in Lubbock-Cooper while gaining a measure of revenge in the process during a 64-54 victory in a wild Class 5A regional quarterfinal at the Joe Lombard Gymnasium in Canyon on Tuesday night.
The Lady Rebels avenge a loss to the Lady Pirates (25-10) after falling in this same round a year ago. Tascosa (26-6), under second-year head coach Chris Sumrall, is now headed to the Region I-5A Tournament for the first time since 2019.
“We started thinking last year we could be in this conversation after last year,” Sumrall said. “Lubbock-Cooper is really good. It was just a big win for us and I’m just excited for the program.”
Tascosa will take on Argyle (33-5) in a Region I-5A Tournament semifinal at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Kae Yeager Coliseum in Wichita Falls.
The third quarter was more of the same. Thanks to the outside shooting of Devaeh Johnson, easy transition points from Nic’Kiyah Fisher and Aniyah Brackens along with the stellar post play of Avery Carter, Tascosa built a 24-point third quarter advantage and led 49-28 heading into the final frame.
“Those two stretches were really big for us,” Sumrall said. “Devaeh hit a couple of 3-pointers. We got the ball inside, and we got transition points during that time. That really helped us when it counted.”
However, Lubbock-Cooper didn’t go away. Rallying back the entire fourth quarter behind the hot-hand of Majik Esquivez, who scored 12 of her game-high 24 points in the fourth, the Lady Pirtes cut the lead to 58-53 with a minute to play.
Fortunately for Tascosa, the Lady Rebels were able to stifle that momentum when Carter dribbled her way out of a Lady Pirate press and found Fisher all alone for an easy layup giving Tascosa a 60-53 advantage with 43 seconds left as they never looked back.
Carter was strong inside giving Lubbock-Cooper problems finishing with a team-high 19 points. Johnson and Brackens each tallied 13 and Fisher poured in 11.
Canyon edges SeminoleÂ
It took all four quarters to get the job done but get it done the Canyon did.
The tradition-rich Lady Eagles were able to fend off a more than valiant Seminole squad with a 56-47 in a competitive Class 4A regional quarterfinal at the Rip Griffin Center on the campus of Lubbock Christian University on Tuesday night.
The Lady Eagles (27-6) move on to face Decatur (10-12) in a Region I-4A Tournament semifinal at 6 p.m. on Friday back at LCU. Seminole, the District 3-4A champions, end a great year at 31-5.
Jalee Moss was big for Canyon in the victory scoring a game-best 15 points. Teammate Kambrie Gaser added 13.
Spearman, Canadian fall in 3A regional quarters
The Spearman Lynxettes and Canadian Lady Cats saw their seasons come to an end during Tuesday’s Class 3A regional semifinals.
The Lynxettes gave District 2-3A power Idalou a great game but fell 53-49 on Tuesday at the Amarillo High Activity Center.
Despite the loss, Braylen Lusby finished with 17 points for Spearman. The Lynxettes, the District 1-3A champions, end a fantastic season at 26-6.
Wellington sinks Vega
The Wellington Lady Skyrockets kept on soaring taking down Vega 71-56 during a Class 2A regional quarterfinal clash on Tuesday night at the Caprock Activity Center.
Wellington was able to push the lead to double-digits by halftime and remain in control the rest of the way.
Presley Kane and Briley Waters each scored 19 points for Wellington. Waters started hot scoring 11 by the end of the first quarter and Kane tallied eight of her points in the third quarter. Teammate Charley Wilbur also scored in double figures with 17.
Wellington (27-6) moves to the Region I-2A Tournament semifinals for a matchup with New Home (27-7) at 8 p.m. Friday night at the Texan Dome in Levelland. Vega ends its year at 16-20.
Farwell cruises past Floydada
Fresh off a huge win over Clarendon in the second round, the Farwell Lady Blue kept their hot play going with a 59-43 win against Floydada in a Class 2A regional quarterfinal on Tuesday night at Lubbock-Cooper.
The No. 4-ranked Lady Blue (32-3) advance to the Region I-2A Tournament where they will play Christoval (30-7) at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Texan Dome in Levelland.
Farwell was able to break the game open in the second half against Floydada. Leading 29-21 at halftime, the Lady Blue outscored the Lady Whirlwind 30-22 in the second half for the double-digit victory.
Bella Jaime had 16 points to pace Farwell with teammate Kennedi Ritchey adding 12.
Valley outmuscles McLeanÂ
The No. 1-ranked Valley Lady Patriots are headed to the Region I-1A Tournament.
Valley pulled away from upset-minded McLean in the second half to leave Panhandle with a 57-44 win in the Class 1A regional quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
The Lady Patriots led a tight one 21-17 at the half but were able to wear down the Lady Tigers in the final two frames for the 13-point victory.
Trinity Schlueter was key in the paint scoring 19 points for the Lady Patriots. Teammate Anna Ferrel did the work from the perimeter with 17. Hailo Moon led McLean with a game-high 28 points as the Lady Tigers end a strong year at 27-4.
Valley (35-3) moves on to face Borden County (16-4) in a Region I-1A Tournament semifinal at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Texan Dome in Levelland.
In the early game on Friday, Nazareth (24-10) takes on Whiteface (31-4) at 1 p.m.
San Jacinto blasts Yavneh in TAPPS 2A area roundÂ
It was a quick night of work for San Jacinto Christian as the Lady Patriots cruised to a 71-29 win over Yanveh of Dallas in the TAPPS Class 2A area round at home on Tuesday night.
The Lady Patriots improve to 30-8 overall and move on to the regional round.
Mikee Reynolds put together a double-double performance for SJCA scoring 17 points to go with 11 rebounds. Siscely Mincher added 11 points and Harlee Brabham came one board shy of a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds.