KFDM COOP Posted January 26, 2007 Report Posted January 26, 2007 http://zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17767524&BRD=2287&PAG=461&dept_id=583964&rfi=6Silsbee holds its own fate in 21-3A At a time when many high school basketball teams are in chaos over their numerous playoff scenarios, the Silsbee boys basketball team knows exactly what it has to do.The Silsbee boys must win their next two games for any chance at a District 21-3A championship. The Tigers play Class 3A's No. 8 West Orange-Stark and No. 4 Hardin-Jefferson in their next two district games."We would love to stay in first place," said Silsbee coach Travis Williams. "When we step out on the court our goal is to win every game that we play and that goes for the next two games."Silsbee and Hardin-Jefferson are tied for first place in 21-3A at 7-1.Before Tuesday's tip off, Silsbee, Hardin-Jefferson and WO-S were all in a three-way tie for the top spot.But the standings quickly changed when Hardin-Jefferson beat WO-S. The Hawks defeated WO-S 82-66 to hand the Mustangs their second district loss of the season. WO-S (16-9) dropped to third place in district at 6-2.The Tigers (18-6) will have their work cut out for them today when WO-S travels to Silsbee for a 7:30 p.m. game."It's going to be a tough ball game because they beat us the first time," Williams said. "Hopefully, being at home will help. But regardless of where the game is played, you have to be ready anytime you play West Orange-Stark and Hardin-Jefferson."It will be the second meeting between the schools. The last time the schools met, WO-S came away with a 70-51 victory over Silsbee at the Mustangs' gym on Dec. 21. "The first time we played them (WO-S) we got out rebounded by 20," Williams said. "They also went on a 12-0 run at the beginning of the third quarter, so obviously we've got to do a better job rebounding the ball and shooting it."Silsbee is coming off of an 86-50 victory over Hamshire-Fannett on Tuesday. The Tigers, who opened the game on a 26-9 run in the first quarter, had four players in double figures. Matt Walters led the way for the Tigers with 16 points."I thought we did a good job against Hamshire-Fannett," Williams said. "We came out strong in the first quarter and got a big lead very quickly. Hopefully, we have the same success shooting the ball against West Orange."A win for Silsbee would keep the Tigers in the first-place spot. But if the Tigers lose, they will move into second place with the Mustangs. If Silsbee and Hardin-Jefferson win today, the teams will play for first place on Tuesday night in Sour Lake. Silsbee handed Hardin-Jefferson its only district loss of the season. Silsbee beat the Hawks 77-58 at home. "We are very happy that we are in first place and would love to stay there," Williams said. "We just have to go out and leave everything on the floor if we want to beat those two teams."
rub-a-dub Posted January 26, 2007 Report Posted January 26, 2007 Yea i cant wait for the rematch between silsbee and hj it should be a good one..
bballfan07 Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 Me too! I can't wait until Tuesday!
mactiger Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 Awesome game! If you weren't there, you should have been. Heck, even the HJ Hawks showed up to watch.
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