Alvord’s Cambree Watts lines up a 3-point attempt in the Lady Bulldogs’ 43-39 home loss to Tioga in the teams’ District 13-2A opener Tuesday. MICAH MCCARTNEY | WCMESSENGER
Entering their District 13-2A opener without a win, the Alvord Lady Bulldogs’ path to victory was abruptly closed in the winding seconds of the fourth quarter Tuesday.
Alvord trailed Tioga 41-39 with 18 seconds left, as Cambree Watts received the ball behind 3-point line. The ball left Watts’ hands and swished through the net, but the potential game-winning shot was waived off after officials granted a timeout call late by Lady Bulldog coach Alan Weaver.
With the ball back in its possession, Tioga added a pair of free throws late, allowing the team to escape with a 43-39 road win.
Watts served as the Lady Bulldogs’ top scorer, netting 16 points — finishing 8-of-11 from the free throw line. Cambrie Peoples tacked on 10 points, including a pair of second-half 3-pointers.
Alvord (0-16, 0-1) continues its league schedule by traveling to face Slidell in a Wise County showdown 6:15 p.m. Friday. After Christmas, the Lady Bulldogs will take part in the Slidell tournament Dec. 29-30.
Decatur 104, Lake Worth 16
After a tough 4-point home loss to reigning 5A Division I state champion Denton Ryan Dec. 12, the Decatur Lady Eagles responded with a high-scoring performance in their 7-4A opener Tuesday.
Decatur (13-4, 1-0) pummeled Lake Worth 104-16 in its league home-opener thanks to four players finishing with double-digit points.
Style Brazile led Decatur’s offense with 26 points, knocking down a pair of 3-pointers and all four of her free throw attempts.
Oklahoma State signee Bralyn Peck worked her magic near the basket, resulting in a 21-point night.
Laken Coffman and Sayler Peck aided the Lady Eagles’ scoring with 12 points each.
The Lady Eagles — ranked fourth in this week’s Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 4A girls state poll — take on Bridgeport in the first 7-4A Battle of Big Sandy matchup 6:15 p.m. Friday at Bridgeport High School.
Decatur will face 2025 TAPPS 6A state champion Prestonwood Christian Academy in the Wichita Falls Classic 2:30 p.m. at Midwestern State University’s D.L. Ligon Coliseum, and will attempt to defend its 2024 title at The Championship Tournament Dec. 29-31 at Saginaw High School.
Bridgeport 97, Castleberry 14
The Bridgeport Sissies easily clinched their first 7-4A victory Tuesday thanks to a fiery team performance from behind the 3-point arc.
Bridgeport (11-7, 1-0) cashed in on 18 deep shots to rout Castleberry in a 97-14 road win.
Charlotte Moore was the Sissies’ hotshot shooter, knocking down seven 3-pointers and finishing with 28 points. Brooke Case and Presley Radke combined for eight baskets from behind the line, scoring 23 and 20, respectively.
The Sissies host rival Decatur in a 7-4A Battle of Big Sandy showdown 6:15 p.m. Friday. Bridgeport will play in the Weatherford tournament Dec. 29-31.
Paradise 89, Whitesboro 22
The 3A No. 6 Paradise Lady Panthers — opened District 13-2A play with an 89-22 road win over Whitesboro Tuesday.
Paradise (16-2, 1-0) dominated from the opening tip. The Lady Panthers held a 44-12 lead at halftime, and closed the contest on a 45-10 drive.
Renlee Longenbaugh led the squad with 29 points — including five 3-pointers. Brittan Richey also scorched the net in the win, finishing with 26 points.
The Lady Panthers hosts Valley View in a league battle 6:15 p.m. Friday, and will play in The Championship Tournament Dec. 29-31 at Saginaw High School.
Boyd 47, Callisburg 24
Boyd coach Kristin Murray picked up her first 10-3A win with the Lady Jackets in front of the home fans Tuesday.
Trailing by 2 after the first 8 minutes, Boyd (9-9, 1-0) sparked a 43-18 run in the final three quarters to overpower Callisburg, 47-24.
Rhya Lugo and Caroline Butler notched double-digit performances. Lugo finished with 13 points, while Butler scored 12.
The Lady Jackets travel to face Ponder 6:15 p.m. Friday. Boyd will then take part in the China Spring tournament Dec. 29-30.
Muenster 59, Slidell 42
The Slidell Lady Hounds faced a tough task in their 13-2A opener agianst 2A No. 9 Muenster Tuesday night.
Following five 3-pointers to fuel Muenster’s 17-4 first-quarter run, the Lady Hounds (8-6, 0-1) could not make up ground late — despite an 18-point fourth quarter — in a 59-42 road loss.
Julissa Gonzalez’s 11 points lead all Slidell scorers. Elissa Howerton also reached double-digit points, finishing with 10.
Slidell welcomes Alvord for a Wise County league battle 6:15 p.m. Friday. The Lady Hounds are hosting the Slidell tournament Dec. 29-30.
Lindsay 42, Chico 36
A 7-point halftime lead Tuesday wasn’t enough to give the Chico Lady Dragons their first district win.
The Lady Dragons (11-6, 0-1) led Lindsay 23-16 at the break, but the Lady Knights returned to the court and sparked a 26-13 second-half run to steal a 42-36 win in the teams’ 13-2A opener at Chico High School.
Camryn Sides amassed 23 points in the loss, including a 4-of-6 night from the free throw line.
Chico squares off against Tioga 6:15 p.m. Friday at Tioga High School, and will participate in the Windthorst tournament Dec. 29-30.
Willow Park Trinity Christian 54, VCA 36
The Victory Christian Academy Lady Patriots fell short in claiming their first win of the season Tuesday.
VCA (0-8) remains winless following a 54-36 road loss to Willow Park Trinity Christian.
The Lady Patriots travel to face Saint Jo 6 p.m. Friday. VCA is playing in the Slidell tournament Dec. 29-30.
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