Sports

Rising To The Top

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Leaving no doubt on the court, the Meridian Yellowjacket boys basketball team remained undefeated in District 20-1A as they make the turn into the second round of competition. And the Jackets did so by living up to expectation in a much-anticipated showdown.

Lady Jackets bounce back with win

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Despite losing their highly- anticipated District 201A rematch with Blum to open the second round, the Meridian Lady Jackets girls basketball team rebounded for a signature win as the Lady Jackets established themselves as one of the teams to beat in the race for postseason berths. Even though losing to the Blum Lady Bobcats, 4329, left them realistically playing for second place in district with four games remaining in the regular season, the Lady Jackets used a dominating 50-9 victory at Morgan last Friday to take the driver’s seat for the runner-up spot and a playoff berth.

Lady Cubs suffer two setbacks

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Opening the second round of District 17-3A competition last week did not turn out the way the Clifton Lady Cubs girls basketball team had hoped. And heading into two key district showdowns this week, the Lady Cubs find themselves facing a mustwin situation on the brink of postseason elimination.

Wide Open Battle

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Playing two key games to wrap up the first round of District 17-3A competition last week, the fight for the district title and four berths into the postseason berths remained a wide open battle showing that the six-team race could be won by any team on any given night. Using an impressive defensive display, the Cubs surprised the Keene Chargers, 31-26, last Tuesday to create a four-team tie for second place.

Setting The Stage

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Riding a three-game winning streak, the Meridian Yellowjacket boys basketball team heads into the final week of the first round in District 20-1A competition continuing to build momentum. After using an open date in the schedule last Tuesday to work on some things, the Jackets crushed the Iredell Dragons, 74-22, at home Friday night to remain undefeated and take over sole possession of first place.

Lady Jackets maintain momentum

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After closing out the first round of District 20-1A with a hard-fought victory, the Meridian Lady Jacket girls basketball team looks to challenge for the league title down the stretch run toward a postseason berth. Extending their winning streak to five straight, the Lady Jackets posted an impressive 44-36 win at home over the 24th-ranked Iredell Lady Dragons last Friday night.

Moving Into Contention

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As expected, the District 17-3A boys basketball race continues to shape up into a six-team battle with any team capable of winning on any given night. With that being said, the Clifton Cubs find themselves facing two crucial matchups this week against the Keene Chargers and the Grandview Zebras as they wrap up the first round of district play.

Lady Cubs rule on Senior Night

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It may have been scheduled earlier than usual, but Senior Night could not have come at a better time for the Clifton Lady Cubs girls basketball team. Needing a victory as they closed out the first round of District 17-3A competition, the Lady Cubs posted a dominating 79-3 win over the Waco Harmony Science Academy at home last Friday night.

Rebuilding Momentum

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By posting three consecutive impressive wins to open District 20-1A competition, the Meridian Yellowjacket boys basketball team has established itself as one of the frontrunners for the district crown. And even after taking time off for the holidays and stumbling in the high-caliber Rio Vista Tournament, the Jackets quickly restored momentum.

Meridian girls’ win streak at four

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Riding a four-game winning streak in District 20-1A competition, the Meridian Lady Jacket girls basketball team has established itself as one of the teams to beat in the battle for postseason berths. And coming out of the holiday break, the Lady Jackets simply solidified their position.