Bison split in district contests
by Vanessa Goodwyn
      The Buffalo Bison split in district play this week, losing at Centerville on Tuesday, then defeating Groveton at home on Friday to balance their season record at 9-9 and go to 2-1 in district. VS CENTERVILLE
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Lady Bison in four-way tie
      After a loss and win last week, the Lady Bison basketball team finds itself in a fourway tie for second place in 21AA. Groveton, New Waverly, Centerville and Buffalo all boast 3-2 records with nine league games remaining. The Lady Bison will wrap up the first half of district play with Anderson-Shiro and Corrigan Camden this week.
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JV Lady Bison defeat Groveton
      After losing to Centerville on Tuesday, the junior varsity Lady Bison returned to the hardwood on Friday to pick up a big win on Friday. The Lady Tigers won 34-24 over the Lady Bison before Buffalo beat Groveton 37-10.
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JV Bison defeat Tigers in C’ville
by Vanessa Goodwyn
      The junior varsity men’s matchup on Tuesday in Centerville proved to be the only BHS victory of the evening. Using a relentless defense and paced by Tate Hartley and Dylan Laningham on offense, the Bison jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. The Bison led 23-4 at halftime and finished with a 30-19 win.
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Lady Cougars open district play with a win over Hearne
By Paul K. Matney
      The Lady Cougars notched a victory against Iola 70-36 on January 5th and defeated Hearne 66-39 on January 8th in their district opener.
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OHS Varsit y Boys’ B-Ball Update
By Melissa Missildine
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Leon Cougars drop a close one to Cross Roads
By Paul K. Matney
      The Cougars entertained Cross Roads on January 8th and dropped a hard fought 45-53 decision. The Cougars jumped on top 10-5 after the first quarter but fell behind 17-18 at the half. Cross Roads extended the advantage to 4 as the third quarter came to an end and the Cougars could not quite come back and fell 45- 53.
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UPCOMING SPORTS SCHEDULES FOR AREA SCHOOLS
      Leon Lady Cougars DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TEAM TIME January 12 Franklin Franklin JV/V 5:00 Oakwood Junior High - Boys and Girls
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Centerville Lady Tigers win two district games
By Paul K. Matney
      The Tigers kept up their winning ways by defeating Buffalo 77-49 on January 5th and Anderson-Shiro 41-32 on January 8th.
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Centerville Tigers tame the Buffalo Bison
By Paul K. Matney
      The Centerville Tigers hosted the Bison on January 5th and came away with a 58-45 district win. The Tigers had a slim 2 point lead after the first quarter and increased that to a 22-17 advantage at half time. The Tigers outscored the Bison by 8 to have a 40-27 lead heading into the final quarter. Both teams scored 18 points in the final quarter and the Tigers escaped with a 58-45 victory.
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Oakwood Junior High Boys compete at Grapeland Tournament
By Melissa Missildine
      The Oakwood Jr. High basketball traveled to Grapeland this week. The 7th grade boys lost to the Grapeland Sandies on Thursday 4-38. The two baskets earned were scored by Brandon Venable and Tyler Scoggin. The 8th grade played against Fairfield's 7A team. The OJH Panthers won 42-26. Damiyne Durham picked up 15 points. Jacquez Forte got 16 points and Dominic Johnson put up 11 points.
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