On January 25, 2024, the Seventh Grade boys basketball teams took a trip into Owl territory to take on Hondo. The Seventh Grade A-Team came out of the gate on fire and took a quick commanding 15-0 lead in the 1st quarter. However, only scoring four points in the 2nd quarter allowed the Owls to get back into the game and give a push to take the lead. The Pirates were relentless and played through adversity in a tough environment. The boys never let off the gas and made some key shots towards the end of the game to secure the W. They never let Hondo take the lead and left the gym with a 39-35 victory!
The Seventh Grade B-Team came out with a lot of energy and effort, but the ball just wasn't bouncing their way last night. The boys had a tough time getting the ball in the hoop and came up short as a result. “I'm proud of them for never giving up and playing to the last buzzer” says Coach Jopling. Hondo 18 – Lytle 3.
If you see these student-athletes, please be sure to congratulate them. It has been a heck of a season, but they are not done yet. There is one more game on Monday, January 29, 2024, against Crystal City here in Lytle, so come on out and cheer these young men on.