Tiger Five Defeat Orange Stark 79 61 Led by Dwight Fobbs
Silsbee Tigers beat Orange Stark 79 61 on Tuesday night as Dwight Fobbs scored 36 points. The win improves Silsbee to 4 1 in zone play and 12 8 overall. Stark struggled against Silsbee full court press and fast pace. Kerry Dolford and Rayford contributed on defense and boards while Derrek Shelton added 10 points inside.
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Tigers Dominate Bridge City 74 51 in Tiger Gym
Tigers opened with a 14 point run and led 63 35 after three quarters as they routed Bridge City 74 51. Williams cleared the bench late while Jerry Lowe led with 16 points and Purifoy topped the Cardinals with 18 in the setback. Tigers improve to 11 8 overall and 3 1 in zone play. Bridge City falls to 8 13 and 0 4 in zone play.
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Silsbee JVs Top Orange Stark 68 65 In Late Rally
Silsbee Tigers Junior Varsity beat Orange Stark JV 68-65 to stay competitive in zone play. Julian Nixon scored 21 points aided by 13 free throws as Silsbee erased a 10 point half deficit, pulling within one after a 22-13 third quarter. Keith Holmes led with 15 points, Dexter Wallace 14, Charles Holmes nine, Ira Brooks eight.
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Leo Paine Is Co Coach Of The Year In Southwest Louisiana
Leo Paine of Merryville, brother of Sheriff Billy Paine, named Lake Charles American Press Southwest Louisiana Co Coach of the Year. He led Merryville to a 10-0 season and 10-A district title, after previous 9-0-1 and a single losing year. He started a junior high program to grow players, stressing inclusion and development.
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Crappie Fishing Good In A Number Of Lake Hot Spots
Coldest winter in years grips Southeast Texas and tightens fishing as reservoirs run abnormally cold. Crappie bite remains strong in Toledo Bend along the Sabine River channel near Holly Park Marina and in Patroon Bay, with anglers using small white minnows. Lake Palestine also yields crappie, especially in upper duckweed mats, while white bass run under Lake Livingston dam. Squirrel and duck seasons wrap up in January with only the quai season extending to February 13.
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J V Bears Beat Bridge City 58 to 44 in JV Basketball
The Silsbee Tigers JV team coached by Pat Day evened their zone record with two wins and two losses after beating Bridge City 58 44. A tight first half gave way to a decisive second period as Silsbee pulled ahead 16 points. The Tigers led 35 27 after three quarters and sealed the win in the final frame.
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Rockets edge Lakers in overtime in Little Dribblers clash
In a tight overtime battle the Rockets defeated the Lakers 26-23 to stay undefeated in major league action. Ed Jones and Wade Richardson starred for their teams as high scoring defense defined the game and Terry Stanley led the Rockets with eight points. The Lakers' 10 point effort by Terry Lewis couldn't overcome the late Rockets surge.
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Bulls Rout Celtics 37 19 In Big Victory
Bulls overpower Celtics 37 to 19 as Kelvin Ridley leads with 16 points and Vic tor Fulton adds nine. Celtics limited to four points in two of the middle periods while Bulls build early 11 4 edge and cruise to the win.
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Wade Forse
Kevin Collins
Raymond Dodis
David Jones
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T. W. Cartwright
Walter Land
Rossi Carruth
Unexpected Scoring Surge Changes Low Game Tone
A tight contest shifted when scoring spurt unlocked late. Key performances from standout players and a pivotal play swung momentum, turning a cautious start into a decisive finish for the home team.
Cougars top Tams as Watson leads with 10 points
Joel Watson paced the Cougars with 10 points in a 15 to 8 win over the Tams. After a slow start in which the Cougars scored three and the Tams none, the Cougars surged ahead to seal the victory.
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Pacers Rally Past Stars In 238-22 Victory
Pacers erased an early four point lead by Stars to win 238-22 as Peter Jones scored 20 points, Michael Mayes 2 and Timothy Soyka 1. Stars’ Troy Smith led with 14 points while Frederick Rucket added 6 in a game that featured a nine point fourth quarter surge from Indiana.
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Paul Brown
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Troy Smith
Frederick Rucket
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