GATESVILLE – The Brownwood Lions were dealt a third straight defeat Friday night, falling on the road to the Gatesville Hornets, 84-67.

The Lions (10-10) trailed Gatesville (20-3) by a 25-23 count after one quarter, 48-34 at halftime, and 61-58 through three periods.

Tristan Salinas led Brownwood with 32 points followed by Hayden Noe with 15, Trent Loftin with six, Morsello Hooker with five Luke Gray and Gage Sparks with four each, and Jason Jackson with two points.

The Lions will visit Jayton at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in their pre-district finale.