The Longhorns defeated Grape Creek on February 12th earning the 3rd place District 6-2A trophy and a spot in the Bi-District playoffs.

The EHS varsity boys (14-17, 7-7) will face the Kermit Yellow Jackets (16-12, 7-3) in the bi-district game at the Junell Center in San Angelo at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.  The Yellow Jackets represent District 5-2A and are led by Head Coach Steven Flores.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.  Tickets will go on sale for the Early vs. Kermit game at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night.

Pictured above are the Early High School varsity basketball team and coaches with their 3rd place district trophy.  From left to right are:  Coach Nadir Dalleh, Chase Riker, Chris Johnston, Josh Benson, Jonathan Moore, Cameron Denison, Jakob Morgan, Austin Isom, Brady King, Jake Fisher, Colin Walker, Bubba Reno, and Assistant Coach Brad Riker.  Not pictured is assistant coach Scott Kello.  Photo contributed by Michele Riker.