DE LEON – The TABC Class A No. 22 May Tigers, champions of District 21, captured a bi-district championship with a 45-40 victory over the Lingleville Cardinals here Tuesday night.
Tied at 12 after one quarter, the Tigers (30-3) grabbed a 22-20 halftime lead that stood at 32-30 heading into the final eight minutes.
May received 15 points from Kobey Morris, 13 from Ben Harrell, 11 from Brody Stice and six points from Jackson Lusk.
The Tigers will face Avalon, which defeated Neches, 41-25, Tuesday night, in the area round of the playoffs later this week.
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Newcastle 51, May Lady Tigers 22
BRECKENRIDGE – Squaring off for the second time this season, the May Lady Tigers were unable to gain a measure of revenge in regional semifinals action with a 51-22 loss to Newcastle here Tuesday night.
May (22-10), which dropped the first meeting 61-27 in November, trailed in the rematch 11-5 after one period, 38-18 at halftime, and 52-21 after three quarters.
Scoring for the Lady Tigers were Jordyn Gerhardt with seven points, Kenlyn King with six, Cortney Harper with four, McKenna Landes with three, and Aubree Gerhardt with two points.
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Other scores (No information reported)
Zephyr Bulldogs 73, Gholson 38
Goldthwaite Lady Eagles 38, Weimar 33
San Saba Lady Dillos 94, Danbury 43
Goldthwaite Eagles 83, Sabinal 48
Sidney Eagles 67, Bluff Dale 51
Stacy 39, San Saba Armadillo 37
Reagan County 64, Coleman Bluecats 32
Jonesboro 52, Richland Springs Coyotes 51
Iredell 63, Rising Star Wildcats 47
Oglesby 53, Brookesmith Mustangs 48 (Monday)
Iowa Park 56, Comanche Indians 31 (Monday)
Huckabay, 58 Cross Plains Buffaloes 40 (Monday)