Returning from the break, with much to be thankful for, the North 7th grade boys traveled to Cross Timbers Middle School on Wednesday... hoping to be thankful for some W's by the end of the night.
Starting things off, North's A team looked to match up against the Wolves in search of their first win of the season. However, the Cougars got off to a slow start and quickly fell behind throughout the first quarter. Reengaging to finish the first half, North fought their way back into the game and tried to build some momentum. Players to note included: Mason Hotle (a team high 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists), Damian Triggs (8 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks), and Garrison Gamet (7 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 steals). But the Wolves didn't wither and in the end, North just couldn't catch up as they fell by the score of 55-38.
The B teams took the court for the second game of the night looking to get off to a fast start. However, much like their first game of the season, the Cougars struggled to find a basket during the first quarter which gave the Wolves an early advantage. Despite a strong effort from Paxton Deahl; who left it all on the court with 5 points, 3 rebounds, and a steal, North just couldn't catch back up as the game pushed on. The final scoreboard read Cross Timbers 37... North 15 as the Cougars took their second loss of the season.
And to wrap up the night, North's C team once again found itself in a position to try and avoid the sweep on the night. Hanging tight throughout most of the game, North was led by 5 points from Juan Murcia and 6 rebounds from Andrew McBryde. Down by 3 headed into the 4th quarter, the Cougars were looking to finish off the comeback victory. Unfortunately, the basket on North's end suffered a terrible malfunction and wouldn't allow any shots to fall as the game finished; leaving North on the short side in a 26-13 loss.
UP NEXT:
*BYE WEEK for North- 12/9
*A TEAM MID SEASON TOURNAMENT- Saturday, 12/14 at James Coble Middle School
*Away at Grapevine MS on Monday, 12/16. A team starts at 5:00.
Overall
A: 0-2
B: 0-2
C: 0-2