NORMANGEE SWEEPS DOUBLEHEADER OVER BURTON

In the battle of the Panthers, it was Normangee getting a pair of victories over Burton last (Wednesday) night.

GIRLS

Normangee used a big fourth quarter to defeat the Burton Lady Panthers 51-37. Burton was leading 33-29 at the end of the third quarter, but Normangee outscored them 22-4 during the final quarter to get the win.

Tiara Burns led Burton with 16 points, while Ciara Burns chipped in 11 points.

Normangee improved to 4-0 in district, while Burton dropped to 2-2.

(We are waiting on scores for the Mumford-Snook and Iola-Somerville games)

BOYS

On the boys' side, Normangee defeated the Burton Panthers 47-37.

Tyrone Gilmon led Burton with 11 points and eight rebounds. Jason Gonzalez had nine points, while K.D. Patterson had eight points and five rebounds.

Normangee improved to 2-0 in district, while Burton dropped to 0-2.

Next up, the Panthers will have a doubleheader on Friday night in Mumford. The girls will play at 6:15pm, followed by the boys at 7:30pm.

In other District 26-2A Boys' Action:

Mumford 63 Snook 42

Somerville 91 Iola 51 - Keith Crawford led the Yeguas with 34 points

DISTRICT 26-2A BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS

1.) Somerville 2-0

1.) Mumford 2-0

1.) Normangee 2-0

4.) Burton 0-2

4.) Iola 0-2

4.) Snook 0-2