Uphill Climb Lies Ahead

Heading into the second round of District 20-1A, Jackets tied for third behind Morgan, Covington

  • Heading into the second round of District 20-1A, Jackets tied for third behind Morgan, Covington
    Heading into the second round of District 20-1A, Jackets tied for third behind Morgan, Covington
  • Heading into the second round of District 20-1A, Jackets tied for third behind Morgan, Covington
    Heading into the second round of District 20-1A, Jackets tied for third behind Morgan, Covington
  • Meridian freshman Josh Nunez (12) drives to the bucket against undefeated Morgan (above left); Freshman Guillermo Ortiz (2) works his way upcourt (top right); junior Matty Jones (10) looks to pass (bottom right). Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy The Sports Buzz
    Meridian freshman Josh Nunez (12) drives to the bucket against undefeated Morgan (above left); Freshman Guillermo Ortiz (2) works his way upcourt (top right); junior Matty Jones (10) looks to pass (bottom right). Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy The Sports Buzz
Despite a disappointing 62-37 loss to the high-flying Morgan Eagles, the Meridian Yellowjackets also posted a hard-fought 63-55 victory over the Blum Bobcats last week. And in the process, the Jackets secured a tie for third place as the first round of District 20-1A boys basketball competition wrapped up. Facing back-to-back crucial contests this week, Meridian (3-3 in district, 12-8 overall)…

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