8th grade Lions fall to Marlin in first basketball game
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The Teague Junior High School boy's basketball team hit the court recently against Marlin and w2ere defeated in the first game of the year b y a 28-21 margin.
The Lions were outscored in the first half 15-7, but outscored Marlin in the second half by a 14-13 margin. Leading the Lions in scoring was Kelton Henderson with 14 points.
"For our first game I knew our shooting would be off," said coach Derek Tyler. "We were 7 of 21 from the free throw line and we missed too many easy shots. We were able to easily handle Marlin's full court press and our press worked well. I an not too disappoi8nted because I know, as do the kids, that we will get better."
The next game for the young Lions will be Thursday, November 20th at Rosebud-Lott.
8th Grade Football A Team Beat Leopards, 42-22
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The Teague Lion 8th grade "A" team had their way with Lorena last Thursday as they beat the Leopards by a 42-22 margin and improved their season record to 3-1. The Lions dominated the first three quarters of the game and lead 28-0 as the final quarter began.
The Lions got on the scoreboard in the first quarter on an 11-yard touchdown run by Daryl Brooks. The 2-point conversion pass from Jordan Maggard to Brooks was good and the Lions led 8-0 early in the game. Kelton Henderson had an 8-yard touchdown run to give the Lions a 14-0 lead after the 2-point conversion was unsuccessful.
Henderson put the Lions up 20-0 in the second quarter on a 24-yard touchdown run and Daryl Brooks scored the only touchdown of the third quarter on a 71-yard punt return. Following the successful 2-point conversion by William Madden, the Lions led 28-0 as the fourth quarter began.
Lorena came to life in the final quarter and scored on a 6-yard run and a 32-yard fumble recovery return for a touchdown to bring the score to 28-14.
Teague would increase their lead to 34-14 on a 12-yard touchdown run by William Madden. Lorena answered back with a 29-yard touchdown run of their own and successful two point conversion to bring the score to 34-22, but that was as close as they would get as Kelton Henderson iced the game for the Lions with a 36-yard touchdown run. With the successful 2-point conversion by Daryl Brooks, time would expire with the Lions on top, 42-22.
"Our offense did really well," said Coach Sims. "William Madden, Kelton Henderson, Will Graham and Daryl Brooks ran the ball exceptionally well. Our offensive line which consists of Jordan Maggard, Manuel Hernandez, Drake Chambers, Christian Henson, Trae Bell, Gary Dyer, and Dylan Yeggins did an excellent job of blocking and opening up running lanes for all of our backs. Just a great game by this entire group of young men."
"Defensively we played a great game giving up only two second half touchdowns. From fumble recoveries to interceptions, everyone played as one unit and got the job done," said Coach Satterwhite.
8th Grade Football B Team Lost By 24-20 Margin
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The Teague Lion 8th grade "B" team lost a hard fought game to the Lorena Leopards on Thursday, October 2nd by a 24-20 margin. Each team scored three touchdowns in the game, but Lorena converted all three 2-paint conversions, where Teague only converted one, giving the Leopards the 4-point victory.
Lorena scored first on a 32-yard touchdown run to take an 8-0 lead. The Lions came back and scored on a 32-yard touchdown pass from Brandon Campbell to Thomas Hamilton, but the two-point conversion failed, giving Lorena a 8-6 lead at the first period expired.
Each team scored a touchdown in the second quarter. Lorena struck first with a 42-yard touchdown run to give the Leopards a 16-6 lead. The Lions came back with a 7-yard touchdown run by Thomas Hamilton to close the margin to 16-12 after the two-point conversions was stopped again.
Lorena opened up a 24 -12 lead following a 3rd quarter touchdown run of 28 yards and the Lions closed the margin to 24-20 in the final quarter on a 29-yard touchdown run and two-point conversion by Thomas Hamilton.
The young Lions travel to Marlin this Thursday for this first District match-up of the season.
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