(Seguin) — The Seguin Matadors scored the first 12 points of the game and led wire-to-wire in a 64-56 win over New Braunfels Long Creek on Tuesday at Goldie Harris Gym for their first victory of the season.
Seguin dominated the first half, scoring 27 in the opening quarter and 21 in the second to build a 22-point halftime lead. Senior Tavien Miles poured in 12 first-quarter points, including a buzzer-beater from 65 feet that splashed home as the horn sounded. Miles finished the game with a team-high 19 points.
Seguin head coach Guy Nowlin praised his senior leader after the game.
“He’s one of our team captains and a returning varsity guy with some good experience,” Nowlin said. “We’re relying on him to step up in key moments and handle the ball for us, and he did a good job. He did just that.”
Mikey Hernandez added 11 points for the Matadors, while David Maindo also reached double figures with 10. Abron Acuna chipped in nine.
The Matadors held off a second-half push by the Dragons, who outscored Seguin 30-16 after halftime. Seguin improved to 1-1 on the season and will be off until Monday, when they host La Vernia at Goldie Harris Gym.
(Kyle) — The Seguin Lady Matadors won their third game of the season Tuesday night with a 45-32 road win at Kyle Lehman.
Seguin built a 26-11 halftime lead and cruised to victory. Lady Matador freshman Phaedra Douglas led all scorers with 21 points, and sophomore Jaz Gil added 11. The Lady Mats host the Seguin girls basketball tournament starting Thursday. The Lady Matadors will take on Elgin in the first game of the tournament on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Seguin High School Student Activity Center.
(Geronimo) — The Navarro Runnin’ Lady Panthers suffered their first loss of the season, falling 61-36 to St. Mary’s Hall on Tuesday at Navarro High School.
Navarro next heads to the San Antonio Cole girls basketball tournament, with play beginning Thursday.
(Marion) — Tuesday’s girls game between Marion and New Braunfels Christian Academy has been rescheduled for Thursday evening.
(Geronimo) — The Navarro-Marion boys basketball game at Navarro High School on Tuesday was canceled.