(Seguin) — In a game they had to win to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Seguin Matadors got the job done with a 61-51 victory over San Antonio Jefferson on Friday night at Goldie Harris Gym.
The Matadors earned a season split with the Mustangs and pulled within one game of Jefferson in the District 27-5A standings. Seguin improved to 6-6 in district play with four games remaining in the season. The Mustangs, who entered the night in a three-way tie with Edison and Sam Houston for third place in the district, fell to 7-5.
Seguin sophomore Noah King led the Matadors with 17 points, while senior Abron Acuna chipped in 12. The two guards combined for five three-pointers. King hit a pair of threes in the final minute of the first half to give the Matadors a 29-18 lead at the break.
Seguin head coach Guy Nowlin said his team made an effort to stretch the Jefferson defense and create open looks for his shooters.
“That’s part of our game plan, especially in early offense and transition,” Nowlin said. “We try to put pressure on the defense, create some driving lanes, and get our corner shooters in space so the defense has to pick and choose.”
Freshman Nathan Walter added 10 points for the Mats, while senior Tavien Miles poured in nine. Junior Jay Menchaca tallied eight points. The Matadors have a week off before traveling to San Antonio Edison next Friday.
(San Antonio) — In San Antonio, the Seguin Lady Matadors routed the Jefferson Lady Mustangs 71-11.
The Lady Mats built a 39-8 halftime lead and outscored Jefferson 32-3 in the second half, including a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter to close out the game.
Jaz Gil led Seguin with 14 points. Phaedra Douglas, ShaLa Cannon-Franklin, and Tiana Hastings each contributed eight points.
Seguin sits in fourth place in District 27-5A with an 8-6 record. The Lady Matadors will host Edison next Friday in a game that will air on KWED.