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Canutillo upset perennial power Amarillo
Amarillo doesn’t lose against El Paso opposition that often. Since the 2006-07 season, the Lady Sandies have compiled a 14-1 record against El Paso teams.
The winning streak came to an abrupt end.
Canutillo, led by standout Alyssa Bonilla, who tallied a game high 33 points, converted the pair of game-winning free throws in the final seconds of the overtime period as Canutillo stunned the Lady Sandies and advanced to the regional quarterfinals for the first time in school history.
Canutillo await the winner of Lubbock Cooper and Andress, which is on upset watch.
Seminole complete comeback in the fourth quarter to win.
Down 43-30 after three quarters and trailing in the rebounding battle, it looked unlikely for the Maidens to stage a comeback.
In the postseason, anything is possible.
The Maidens used the full court pressure, contested shots on the defensive end and made key steals in big moments with Seminole completing the comeback over the Lady Whitefaces, 61-53, stretching their win streak to 18 consecutive wins.
Seminole outscored Hereford, 31-10, in the final frame and went 16-18 from the free throw line.
Hereford had opportunities to stretch the lead with the defense playing well, but the extra possessions resulted in turnovers.
Another first for the Valley
Another first for a Valley team is trending is a good direction and the momentum is building for the remaining Valley teams left in the postseason. Sharyland Pioneer was in a tight battle with Victoria West and prevailed, 38-35, to punch their ticket to the regional quarterfinals for the first time in school history, and outscored Victoria West, 15-10 in the final quarter of play. Jordan Bravo led the team in scoring with 12 points. Pioneer will now face another Victoria ISD team in Victoria East on Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Miller High School in Corpus Christi.
SATURDAY GAMES TO WATCH
Fort Bend Dulles (23-0, W20) vs. Jersey Village (22-2, R17); 3 p.m., Delmar Fieldhouse, Houston
On all levels, this is the game of the day to highlight on your schedule. Dulles have the playmaker to count on in tight situations in Nya Threatt.
Jersey Village are well-coached and are hard to stop with as they have one of the more explosive scoring duos in the Houston area with Gia Adams and Briana Peguero leading the scoring charge. Which defense will come up big for their respective team to get the victory?
Shallowater (W2) vs. Canadian (W1); 3 p.m., Caprock HS, Amarillo
This has been a highly-anticipated regional quarterfinal that looks to live up to the hype on Saturday afternoon.
If you do not know, Shallowater have the star in Bree Brattain, a tough post presence in Taylor Moravcik and the “QB1” of the offense in Tynli Harris.
Canadian also have a tough interior playmaker in Mattie Boyd, and a solid guard tandem of Briley Merket and Jasmyn Moreno, who both can shoot the ball from anywhere on the floor.
The Fillie defense is what drives Shallowater to a perfect record this year and the size, experience, and defensive effort of Canadian will be a key part of their success. With this matchup looking on the front of strength-on-strength, it could be a low-scoring battle between the top-five teams with the first team scoring 40 points could be key.
Stephenville (21-2, W6) vs. Bridgeport (17-7, R7); 7:30 p.m., Aledo
Both teams have the length in the post as the matchup to watch will be Stephenville’s Alee McClendon and Bridgeport’s Ashley Ingram. The guard play is what will separate either team to the gold ball.
The Sissies do have talented guards in Lexine Stone, Raegen Hanks and Jade Hall, one of the more underrated small forwards in the state.
Stephenville bring in the junior duo of Landri Withers and Jaylee Matthews in what should be a fun chess match to watch between two solid coaching staffs.
Brazosport (18-2, W25) vs. Boerne (21-4, R28); 4 p.m., Hallettsville
South Texas basketball fans will have their own big matchup to prepare for with another top-10 battle with Brazosport and Boerne in an area round matchup.
Boerne’s Jamie Reude, the daughter of head coach Amy Reude is one of the upcoming talents in the state to watch and the experience is what makes the Lady Hounds go.
The Lady Exporters have been riding a 15-game winning streak and it’s thanks to the inside-out play of senior guard Treanna Johnson, who averages 13.7 points per game and post Aja Gore, who is currently averaging 13.3 points per game and 11.3 rebounds.
The interior will be a key area to watch along with staying out of foul trouble.
UNDERRATED GAMES TO WATCH
Converse Judson (22-1, W27) vs. Lake Travis (18-7, R26); 5 p.m., Buda Johnson HS
Fairfield (22-2, W20) vs. Whitney (18-3, R17); 4 p.m., Robinson
Hamilton (24-4, W12) vs. Stamford (16-6, T10); 4 p.m., Mineral Wells
Lipan (19-3, W11) vs. Anson (21-4, R10); 3:30 p.m., Graham
Haskell (19-4, W10) vs. Poolville (19-4, R11); 1 p.m., Graham
Marlin (19-2, W18) vs. La Poynor (19-4, R19); 1:30 p.m., Corsicana MS
UPSET WATCH
Lubbock Cooper (25-3, W4) vs. El Paso Andress (18-2, R1); 1 p.m., Fort Stockton
All eyes on this game will be the battle in the interior as 6-2 junior Bella Sipowicz matches up with Andress’ interior threat in 6-3 Tionna Lidge. Both can showcase their rebounding ability and the big matchup of the game. The big push that either team could make would come from the guard position. 6-1 junior Calyn Dallas can shoot the ball well and with her long frame, be a big impact on the defensive end. Alianna Colon will be a key guard to watch for the Lady Eagles and will look to be an offensive impact in order for a potential upset.
Sanger (20-5, W9) vs. Dallas Pinkston (22-5, R12); 1:30 p.m., Coppell
Sanger has not played a meaningful game since January 29, almost a month as they did not play their bi-district game due to Uplift Summit forfeiting.
Dallas Pinkston is a true sleeper team in Region II of 4A, with solid athletes that can run the floor, with senior Tamia Flores, who can shoot the ball well and has the potential to go Division I.
Sanger wins in the size aspect of the matchup, with 6-2 junior post Bella Ringenberg leading the way in the interior.
Will rust kick in for the Lady Indians after a long layoff?
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SATURDAY STATEWIDE SCHEDULE
6A
Midland Lee (T2) @ El Paso Franklin (R1); 5 p.m.
South Grand Prairie (21-2, W8) vs. Allen (19-3, R5); 4 p.m., Grapevine
Richardson (20-3, W7) vs. Plano (17-5, R6); 4 p.m., Prosper HS
Plano East (18-3, W6) vs. Irving MacArthur (13-3, R7); 4 p.m., Hillcrest HS, Dallas
Lewisville Hebron (17-7, F6) vs. Arlington Martin (19-4, R8); 2 p.m., Marcus HS, Flower Mound
Langham Creek (20-2, W16) vs. Grand Oaks (17-6, R13); 1 p.m., Klein Collins HS
Tomball Memorial (23-3, W15) vs. Spring Westfield (18-2, R14); 1 p.m., Klein Cain HS
Conroe Oak Ridge (24-3, W13) vs. Cypress Springs (17-5, R16); 2 p.m., Klein Oak HS
Fort Bend Dulles (23-0, W20) vs. Jersey Village (22-2, R17); 3 p.m., Delmar Fieldhouse, Houston
Katy Tompkins (18-3, W19) vs. Spring Branch Memorial (19-7, T17); 5:30 p.m., Merrell Center, Katy
Clear Springs (25-3, W24) vs. Humble Atascocita (21-3, R21); 2:30 p.m., La Porte
Houston Heights (23-4, W18) vs. Fort Bend Ridge Point (13-7, T20); 3 p.m., Delmar Fieldhouse, Houston
Cypress Creek (27-0, W17) vs. Katy Cinco Ranch (13-6, T19); 1 p.m., Merrell Center, Katy
Beaumont West Brook (14-7, F21) vs. League City Clear Creek (12-8, T24); 2 p.m., C.E. King HS
Humble Summer Creek (15-6, W21) vs. Dickinson (17-6, R24); 12 p.m., La Porte
Converse Judson (22-1, W27) vs. Lake Travis (18-7, R26); 5 p.m., Buda Johnson HS
5A
Lubbock Cooper (25-3, W4) vs. El Paso Andress (18-2, R1); 1 p.m., Fort Stockton
Mansfield Legacy (25-1, W8) vs. Granbury (R5, 19-9); 3:30 p.m., Keene HS
Mansfield Summit (F8, 10-11) vs. Grapevine (R6, 21-5); 3:30 p.m., Irving HS
El Paso Chapin (W1, 16-2) vs. Amarillo Tascosa (T3, 12-11); 3 p.m., Odessa HS
Lake Dallas (W6, 23-4) vs. Mansfield Timberview (T8, 18-8); 2 p.m., Irving HS
Wichita Falls Rider (W5, 23-2) vs. Burleson Centennial (R8, 18-8); 4 p.m., Bridgeport
Lancaster (17-6, W12) vs. Frisco Memorial (22-5, R9); 3 p.m., Dallas Wilson HS
Newman Smith (18-5, W11) vs. Frisco Liberty (16-8, T9); 1:30 p.m., RL Turner HS, Carrollton
Wylie East (24-3, W10) vs. Dallas Wilson (17-8, R11); 12 p.m, Naaman Forest HS, Garland
Frisco Lone Star (W9) vs. South Oak Cliff (R12); 12 p.m., Hillcrest HS, Dallas
Kingwood Park (W20, 25-0) vs. Pflugerville (T18, 16-8); 12 p.m., Brenham HS
Richmond Foster (W24, 22-2) vs. Barber’s Hill (R21, 18-10); 5 p.m., Butler Fieldhouse, Houston
Pflugerville Hendrickson (W18, 22-2) vs. Bryan Rudder (R19, 15-2); 4 p.m., A&M Consolidated HS
Pflugerville Weiss (9-12, F18) vs. A&M Consolidated (13-3, T19); 6 p.m., Cameron Yoe HS
Manvel (22-5, W22) vs. Fulshear (17-7, T24); 7 p.m., Hopson Fieldhouse
Beaumont United (17-0, W21) vs. Lamar Consolidated (19-2, R24): 4 p.m., C.E. King HS
Medina Valley (24-3, W28) vs. Georgetown (23-4, R25); 2 p.m., Luling
San Antonio Southside (14-12, F28) vs. Boerne Champion (20-3, R26); 12 p.m, Northside Sports Gym, San Antonio
San Antonio Lanier (13-6, R27) @ Comal Canyon (21-3, W26); 2 p.m.
4A
Iowa Park (R5) vs. Gatesville (T6); 12 p.m., Weatherford HS
Decatur (23-3, W7) vs. Glen Rose (24-3, R6); 1 p.m, Aledo
Stephenville (21-2, W6) vs. Bridgeport (17-7, R7); 7:30 p.m., Aledo
Dallas Lincoln (13-6, W12) vs. Melissa (20-7, R9); 3:30 p.m., Plano East HS
Midlothian Heritage (21-5, W11) vs. Carrollton Ranchview (R10); 12 p.m., Lancaster
Lindale (23-4, W16) vs. Canton (15-11, T14); 2 p.m., Van
Gilmer (W15) vs. Athens (R14); 3 p.m., Whitehouse
Kennedale (22-2, W10) vs. Godley (20-8, R11); 2 p.m., Burleson HS
Sanger (20-5, W9) vs. Dallas Pinkston (22-5, R12); 1:30 p.m., Coppell
La Grange (W20) vs. Lake Belton (F19); 1 p.m., Rockdale
Jasper (R17) vs. Robinson (T18); 4 p.m., Crockett
Royal (17-7, W24) vs. Orangefield (T22); 2:30 p.m., Sterling HS, Baytown
Houston Kashmere (12-4, W23) vs. Lumberton (20-3, R22); 2 p.m., Port Arthur Memorial HS
Smithville (T20) @ Burnet (R19); 2 p.m.
Giddings (R20) vs. Jarrell (T19); 11 a.m., Rockdale
Rio Hondo (16-0, W32) vs. Somerset (22-8, R29); 6 p.m., Alice
Robstown (21-1, W31) vs. Crystal City (R30); 4 p.m., Pleasanton
Brazosport (18-2, W25) vs. Boerne (21-4, R28); 4 p.m., Hallettsville
3A
Shallowater (W2) vs. Canadian (W1); 3 p.m., Caprock HS, Amarillo
Jim Ned (25-2, W6) vs. Holliday (15-12, R7); 3 p.m., Breckenridge
Merkel (14-9, F6) vs. Bowie (11-9, T7); 4 p.m. Saturday, Olney
Edgewood (22-3, W12) vs. Grandview (15-9, R9); 3 p.m., Corsicana MS
Gunter (23-5, W11) vs. Whitesboro (16-10, R10); 1:30 p.m., Sanger
Ponder (25-3, W10) vs. Pottsboro (21-5, R11); 2 p.m., Celina
Winnsboro (25-2, W13) vs. Waskom (R16); 6 p.m., 1 p.m., Lobo Coliseum, Longview
Fairfield (22-2, W20) vs. Whitney (18-3, R17); 4 p.m., Robinson
Little River Academy (18-9, W19) vs. West (14-10, T17); 2 p.m., Connally HS, Waco
Hitchcock (17-1, W24) vs. Huntington (17-6, R21); 2 p.m., Grand Oaks HS
Anderson-Shiro (11-8, W23) vs. Lufkin Pineywoods (18-8, T21); 7:30 p.m., Crockett
Troy (15-10, F17) @ Lexington (19-4, R19); 1 p.m.
Pollok Central (24-4, W21) vs. East Bernard (13-5, R24); 4 p.m., College Station HS
Palacios (16-7, F28) vs. Luling (13-9, R26); 2 p.m., Hallettsville
San Antonio Cole (18-5, W26) vs. Karnes City (14-4, R27); 4 p.m., Paul Taylor Fieldhouse, San Antonio
Lago Vista (15-8, W25) vs. Poth (T27); 2 p.m., La Vernia
Skidmore-Tynan (22-5, W29) vs. Santa Rosa (R32); 3 p.m., H.M. King HS, Kingsville
2A
Colorado City (W8) vs. Ozona (F7); 6:30 p.m., San Angelo Central HS
Christoval (20-5, W7) vs. Ropes (19-5, R6); 12 p.m., Big Spring HS
New Home (W6) vs. Roscoe (T8); 2 p.m., Big Spring HS
Hamilton (24-4, W12) vs. Stamford (16-6, T10); 4 p.m., Mineral Wells
Lipan (19-3, W11) vs. Anson (21-4, R10); 3:30 p.m., Graham
Alba-Golden (19-2, W15) vs. Lindsay (11-8, T13); 8 p.m., Paris HS
Haskell (19-4, W10) vs. Poolville (19-4, R11); 1 p.m., Graham
Cisco (15-8, F10) vs. Santo (T11); 1 p.m., Breckenridge
Tom Bean (20-4, W14) vs. Cooper (17-7, R15); 11 a.m., Greenville
Muenster (W13) vs. Como-Pickton (T15); 4:30 p.m., Paris HS
Broaddus (10-3, W24) vs. Gladewater Union Grove (24-4, R21); 6 p.m., Timpson
Timpson (19-4, W23) vs. Woden (18-7, R22); 4 p.m., Cushing
Marlin (19-2, W18) vs. La Poynor (19-4, R19); 1:30 p.m., Corsicana MS
Douglass (23-0, W22) vs. Tenaha (R23); 6 p.m., Cushing
Hawkins (22-2, W21) vs. San Augustine (15-8, T23); 1 p.m., New Summerfield
Freer (W32) VS. San Saba (R29); 12 p.m., Saturday, Paul Taylor Fieldhouse, San Antonio
Snook (22-2, W26) vs. Shiner (14-7, T28); 7 p.m., Saturday, Columbus
1A
Sands (W8) vs. Lorenzo (W6); 3 p.m., O’Donnell
Veribest (23-1, W10) vs. Iraan (10-12, T10); 1 p.m., Garden City
Imperial Buena Vista (12-4, W10) vs. Irion County (17-7, R11); 4 p.m., Reagan County HS
Van Horn (15-8, W9) vs. Blackwell (T11); 12 p.m., Midland Greenwood HS
Iredell (22-2, W20) vs. Lometa (R17); 6 p.m., Dublin
Priddy (17-3, W18) vs. Lingleville (18-10, R19); 3:30 p.m., Dublin
Saltilllo (23-3, W24) vs. Henrietta Midway (T22); 2 p.m., Bells
Slidell (W22) vs. Miller Grove (R23); 12:30 p.m., Anna
Moulton (19-3, W30) vs. D’Hanis (11-6, R31); 12 p.m., Devine
FRIDAY RESULTS
5A
Canutillo 60, Amarillo 59 – OT
Friendswood 47, Angleton 43
Victoria East 57, Brownsville Veteran’s Memorial 33
Sharyland Pioneer 38, Victoria West 35
4A
Canyon 76, San Elizario 36
Seminole 61, Hereford 53
Argyle 46, Graham 37
Silsbee 58, Navasota 52
Geronimo Navarro 50, Beeville Jones 48
3A
Lamesa 56, Alpine 46
Coahoma 51, Ballinger 47
Woodville 56, Boling 31
2A
Wellington 74, New Deal 37
Roscoe 57, McCamey 26
Hearne 45, Somerville 31
San Saba 94, Sabinal 28
1A
Claude 71, Turkey Valley 34
Nazareth 82, Wildorado 31
May 44, Highland 35
Westbrook 60, Roby 27
Rankin 61, Robert Lee 51
Blackwell 43, Eden 30
Hermleigh 48, Cross Plains 38
Eula 39, Benjamin 30
Huckabay 63, Cherokee 35
Dodd City 78, Bellevue 20
