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JC Westside Beats Western Yell In “Wild West” District Showdown

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JC Westside Beats Western Yell In “Wild West” District Showdown

The Western Yell County Wolverines pulled off quite the upset on Monday, February 13th by slaying the Mountainburg Dragons. If the Wolverines hope was to roll through the 2A-4 District Tournament as a Cinderella Story, then they were well on their way. Standing in the way of that feel good story though was a JC Westside Rebels team that was made up of giants. Could the Wolverines take down both dragons and giants in just two days? Not if the Rebels had anything to say about it.

Both Western Yell and JC Westside went straight to the boards with powerful board buckets to start the game. The Wolverines then swapped their rough and gruff power game and caught JC Westside off guard for a pair of three-point sniper shots to gain a fast 8-2 lead over the Rebels. The fast paced high and flying match up was already shaping up to be exactly what everyone expected as both teams showed off their talents. The Rebels were able to go on a 6-0 run with offensive rebounds and put backs to tie the game up 10-10. Western Yell broke the tie though and kept the nets hot with another three-point shot to close the first quarter ahead of JC Westside 13-10.

JC Westside scored on two rebound put backs to start the second quarter to come within one point of the Wolverines, but Western Yell shook it off an went back ahead with a drive straight to the basket. The Rebels bounced right back again and tied the game up at 16-16 by putting in the work in the paint. The power game of the bigger Rebels was starting to payoff for the Rebels, so they stuck with it and it paid off with JC Westside taking their first lead of the night with an 18-16 score. Western Yell kept their long-range shooting going, but their success rate was low allowing JC Westside to pile up points and build momentum. The momentum started to flow through the Rebels defense too allowing JC Westside tack on back break away layups off of Wolverine turnovers. JC Westside was clearly in the driver’s seat when the buzzer sounded as the Rebels went into the half up 28-19 over Western Yell. 

The second half picked up where the first half left off. Western Yell uncharacteristically could not seem to hit the mark on their shots. The Rebels on the other hand sank a three-pointer and followed it up with a put back to score the first points of the third quarter. JC Westside placed a lease in the paint as the Rebels made the Wolverines pay for any inside attempts to score on one end and dominated the boards on the other to extend their lead to 38-23. The lead only got bigger for the Rebels as Western Yell still couldn’t seem to buy a point while JC Westside just couldn’t miss. The Wolverines broke through the Rebels 20-point lead towards the end of the final quarter, but it was JC Westside who scored their way to a 45-29 lead at the third quarter buzzer. The fourth quarter was a complete rewind of third quarter film as JC Westside used their size advantage to score another 17 points on the Wolverines enroute to a 62-44 over Western Yell.

The JC Westside Rebels earned their automatic spot in the 2A Regional Tournament with the win and will now face the Mansfield Tigers. The two teams split W’s in the regular season with the Rebels winning the latest contest.  It will definably be a must-see game as JC Westside takes on Mansfield on Thursday, February 16th at 8:30pm with a shot at the 2A-4 District Championship game on the line.

Wildcats Turn The Page On Magazine In Round2 District Victory

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Wildcats Turn The Page On Magazine In Round2 District Victory

The Magazine Rattlers versus the Hector Wildcats. Both schools’ athletic programs have decades of history playing against each other in every sport. Neither the Rattlers nor Wildcats are ever guaranteed a win when they face off and boy howdy do they put on a show. So, it’s easy to believe that a Hector versus Magazine basketball game in Round2 of the 2A-4 District Tournament would be a doozy. With a shot at the District Title and an automatic bid to the 2A regional Tournament on the line, no one had to think it would be a great game, they already knew it.  

Hector showed their claws right from the tip off with an on target three-pointer then forced Magazine to call a very early time out with a powerful defensive push. Magazine rolled in a layup to answer, but the Wildcats drilled in another three for good measure. That trend was pretty much set in stone in the first quarter as Hector would sink a three-point shot for each Magazine board bucket giving the Wildcats a 14-7 lead with 2:24 left in the first quarter. Neither Magazine nor Hector seemed to want to deviate from their game plan, but it was Hector who executed their plan better as the first quarter ended with the Wildcats up 16-9 over the Rattlers.

As the second quarter began, Magazine began to see success in their “keep it simple” game plan as the Rattlers closed Hectors lead to 18-17 with short shots and board buckets. The Rattlers patience finally paid off as they tied the game at 18-18 on a free throw with 3:35 left in the quarter. Hector would quickly regain the lead off of a free throw and a put back to set up a 21-18 lead. Magazine again came close to getting the lead off of a layup but couldn’t pull past Hectors vicious defense in the paint. The Wildcats held up well against every strike Magazine took at getting points as the teams went into halftime with Hector narrowly leading Magazine 22-20.

The third quarter was what defensive fans dream as both teams played lights out across from the ball. Turnovers, rebounds, and blocked shots ruled the game as Magazine held Hector to just seven points and Hector kept Magazine to only six points in the quarter. The team’s defensive showcase ended the third quarter with only a combined 15 points between the two and a 29-26 Hector lead. With defense being the name of the game up to that point, it would now come down to whose offense could get their gears going in the fourth and final quarter. 

Hector was first to put up points with a pair of free throws as Magazine began to get sloppy with fouls. Both teams were able to get an opening to sink a three-point shot each after that to set the score at 33-29 in the Wildcats favor with 5:03 left in the game. Magazine laid in a chip shot, but Hector mirrored that with a powerful layup of their own. The Wildcats then went wild with three-pointers to build on their lead. Magazine on the other hand would not lay down without striking out with a couple of threes of their own to bring the game to a 41-38 lead with 1:20 left in the final quarter. Although it was one heck of a game by both teams, it was Hector who pulled away with a 47-40 victory over Magazine to advance to Round3 of the 2A-4 District Tournament.

The hard-fought victory gives Hector not only the bump up to Round3 of the 2A-4 District Tournament, but also puts them automatically in the 2A Regional Tournament. The Wildcats main focus though will be earning a shot at the 2A-4 District Championship. To obtain that goal, they will have to go through the number one seeded Lavaca Golden Arrows. The game between Hector and Lavaca will be held on Thursday, February 16th at 5:30pm at the Mansfield High School gymnasium and is sure to be a barn burner. 

Gonzalez Pleads Guilty to One Count of Third-Degree Battery

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Gonzalez Pleads Guilty to One Count of Third-Degree Battery

The State of Arkansas has resolved the criminal case against former Waldron Police Officer, Omar Gonzalez.

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In a statement by the Special Prosecuting Attorney 15th Judicial District, Emily White, the plea was an agreement with the defendant and on the advice of his attorney, John Collins.

The Defendant entered into a negotiated plea of Guilty to one (1) count of Battery in the third degree, in violation of Ark. Code Ann. §5-13-203, a Class A Misdemeanor, for his continuing course of conduct toward Robert Deer on February 16, 2022, in Scott County. At the time of the criminal offense, the defendant was employed as a City of Waldron Police Officer and was at all times working within the lawful scope and authority of his position as a law enforcement officer in Scott County. The Defendant was sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000.00 and standard court costs of $250.00 with the Scott County Circuit Court.

“I would specifically like to thank the Arkansas State Police, Troop G, for their diligent efforts in this criminal investigation and successful prosecution,” stated White.

The charges of an accomplice in this case against current Scott County Sheriff Randy Shores are still open and pending with the courts.

Ways To Improve Your Tractor’s Performance and Durability

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Ways To Improve Your Tractor’s Performance and Durability

Running tractors through the fields and storing them is the average task of an agricultural worker. Despite running through fields and locking vehicles up at night, you likely think over the next day’s tasks. If part of the tasks involves inspections and tune-ups, you might find this blog on ways to improve your tractor’s performance and durability useful.

Clean Your Fuel Injectors

A dirty fuel injector bellows black smoke from the exhaust; without cleaning the fuel injectors, dire problems like power loss and combustion can surface. The best way to clean the injectors is to use a premium fuel type with special additives to protect injectors from deterioration.

Adjust Your Ballasting

When on a tractor, the biggest concern is maintaining the vehicle on unstable ground. If you’re unsure whether the ground’s uneven, adjust your ballasting. The tractor moves evenly across a field, over a hill, and down rocky paths back to the farm by modifying its support. Adjust the ballasting to prevent tire wear and improve field operation time.

Don’t Keep the Engine Running

The worst that can happen to any vehicle is leaving it idling. An idle vehicle weakens and kills a battery. Reduce how often you go to the mechanic by shutting the tractor off while not working. If you must, limit idle time to no more than five minutes; otherwise, shut off the tractor.

Use High-Quality Products

Using high-quality products enhances farm equipment. Make sure to use an industrial coating to improve your tractor’s performance and durability. An industrial coating does a lot to enhance farm equipment, namely by preventing corrosion. In general, using high-quality oils, coatings, and tools assist in improving the appearance and work capabilities of agriculture equipment.

Any agricultural work can benefit from industrial coatings, mostly because they enhance farming equipment by extending its life and preventing wear and tear from exposure to the elements. Farmers need good advice on sustaining their farm equipment, and this guide on tractor maintenance is one to keep in mind.

What You Should Do To Prepare for a Family Road Trip

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What You Should Do To Prepare for a Family Road Trip

While family road trips can be a lot of fun, especially once you reach your destination, they can also be a bit stressful. Spending a long time on the road, confined in a small space, can lead to all kinds of difficulties. However, with proper planning, you can make this trip a breeze. Here are some things you should do to prepare for a family road trip.

Check Your Vehicle

Regardless of how old your family car is, vehicle issues are the last thing you’ll want to deal with while on the open road. Standard inspections such as checking the gas, oil change mileage, and tire pressure are pretty standard, but there are other aspects you should look into before using your car.

Looking for signs your vehicle needs a suspension repair is pretty important, as is giving your car a break check. Typically, it’s best to get a professional’s opinion before you leave. If your car is in no condition for this trip, renting a vehicle is still viable.

Stock the Car With Snacks and Games

Sitting behind the wheel is no joy when on long trips; it’s even more boring for your children in the backseat. That’s why you need to bring plenty of things to do that’ll keep them occupied. Video games and movies are always a great distraction, but if you want to have fun together, road trip games you can play in the car have existed for many years.

Don’t forget to pack plenty of snacks and water. Having these things in the car will save you from needing to make as many stops as possible along the way. Just make sure you limit how much your kids eat and drink. That way, you won’t have to make a ton of bathroom trips either.

Learn About the Place You’re Going

One thing that can make a family trip more stressful than it needs to be is not having a plan for what to do when you get to your destination. That’s why it’s a good idea to research what you can do and where you can stay before you leave. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should plan every little detail of the trip, but familiarizing yourself with the area will make things much easier for you once you arrive.

Leave Your Problems at Home

Finally, the main thing you should do to prepare for a family road trip is to leave your problems at home. Families take road trips to bond with each other. No one will have a good time if you’re all mad before you even get in the car.

While it might be possible to forget about your arguments or disagreements until you return, the better option is to actually sit down and talk them out in advance. Most problems don’t just disappear. You’ll likely hold grudges throughout the trip without even realizing it. If you take the time to talk about these things before you leave, everyone will have a much better time together.

Consider these four things you should do to prepare for a family road trip as you mark your vacation days on your calendar. Also, when you do decide to make a pit stop, remember to take time to stretch and check in with the driver. When they’re ready, resume your travels and enjoy your time together. Where will you go on your next family road trip?

Lady Wolverines Earn Big Round2 Win Over Mountainburg

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Lady Wolverines Earn Big Round2 Win Over Mountainburg

The 2A-4 District Tournament picked back up on Tuesday, February 14th with a slate of top tier programs lined up for competition. To start Round2 off with a bang, the first game was scheduled for the Western Yell Lady Wolverines versus the Mountainburg Lady Dragons. Even though it was Valentine’s Day, there would be no love lost in the matchup as each program was not only try to advance to the next round, but both were also shooting for their next step to a possible District Championship and a coveted spot in the 2A Regional Tournament.

Both teams started off with an aggressive and fast paced defense, denying each other any easy shots. Mountainburg finally struck first with a fiery three-point shot to take the early lead over the Lady Wolverines. Western Yell was able to roll in a short jump shot, but the Lady Dragons laid in another three pointer to extend their lead to 6-2. The game then turned into a “tag, you’re it” race as Mountainburg matched a Western Yell jump shot and both teams answered each other’s three-point shots putting fans on the edge of their seats early. The only thing that that stopped the back-and-forth dance was the buzzer at the end of the first quarter as Western Yell led Mountainburg 13-11.

Mountainburg came out at the start of the second quarter swinging with a wild defense that temporarily stunned the Lady Wolverines. The Lady Dragons was then able to tie up the game at 13-13 with a short jump shot at the 4:51 mark. Western Yell would not give in to the pressure though and decided to apply some good defensive pressure of their own on the Lady Dragons. The adjustment worked well as the Lady Wolverines ran away with three straight turnovers, all of which ended with points on the scoreboard. Western Yell dominated the rest of the second quarter with their aggressive defense and rolled into halftime with a 25-16 lead over the Lady Dragons.

The second half gave Mountainburg a second chance at regaining momentum, and they did not disappoint. The Lady Dragons started off with a free throw point and followed it up by dropping in a long range three-pointer forcing Western Yell to call a time out at the 6:36 mark. The Lady Wolverines would storm back after the short break to put up four unanswered points of their own extending their lead to 29-20. Western Yell’s run ended just as soon as it started though as fouls sent Mountainburg to the line where they were able to creep up on the scoreboard cutting Western Yell’s lead to 29-24. The Lady Wolverines were rabid rebounders though and took defensive rebounds down court for a six-point run before Mountainburg stopped them with a three-point shot. The late shot was good, but not enough as the Lady Wolverines maintained the lead at 35-27.

Two great programs had one quarter left to leave it all on the floor, but only one would come out of the game with the “W”. The final quarter saw both teams take it literally as the basketball and bodies bounce off the floor. Western Yell and Mountainburg showed that they were willing to give all they had, but Western Yell was able to escape a fiery comeback by Mountainburg to win 56-40. Next in line for the fierce Lady Wolverines will be the top seeded Hector Lady Wildcats. The Round3 showdown will tip off on Thursday, February 16th at 4:00pm at the Mansfield High School gymnasium. The winner will be bound for the 2A-4 District Championship which will be played on Friday, February 17th at 7:00pm while the losing team will vie for third place at 4:00pm.

“Barn Burners” Highlight Day Two of the 3A-4 District Basketball Tournament

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“Barn Burners” Highlight Day Two of the 3A-4 District Basketball Tournament

It was a day of opposites for the second day of the Class 3A, District 4 basketball tournament being held at Paris High School. The girls bracket highlighted the day with two last second wins by Hackett and Paris to advance to Thursday’s semifinal round. On the boys side of the tournament, the Cossatot River Eagles continue to impress with a 15 point victory over Cedarville to also advance to the semis on Thursday.

The Charleston Lady Tigers could not overcome a series of missed opportunities to score and take the lead before the last minute of the game when the Lady Tigers tied the game 41-41 on a three pointer with 22 seconds remaining in the game, only to allow a driving layup by Hackett with 8 seconds remaining to lose the game, 43-41. It was a devastating way to end the season, but it was a season played by a young Charleston team that has the chance to be very competitive next season. Hackett, with the win, advances to play Cossatot River, the top seed in the girls bracket, on Thursday in the semifinals.

RNN Sports Photo / Jim Best

In the 7 p.m. game, the homestanding Paris Lady Eagles hosted Cedarville. Paris had defeated Cedarville in both games played during the regular season with the latest being last Friday in the final regular season game. Paris had Annabelle Perry back in the starting lineup and were at full strength in the their liineup and having had a first round bye on Monday.

In a very physical game that has been characteristic of the series, Cedarville played hard-nosed basketball for the entire game. Both teams had foul trouble going down the stretch turning the outcome into a game of attrition. With approximately 3 minutes remaining, Cedarville’s Caroline Morrow fouled out. Paris, down by six point late in the game, clawed their way back, hitting free throws down the stretch to pull within range to win the game. Paris sophomore Preslee Bowman stepped up to the line late to hit critical free throws to eventually give the Lady Eagles the win by the score of 50-46.

With the win, Paris advances to Thursday’s semifinal to play the Booneville Lady Bearcats who are the number two seed in the tournament.

At press time for this story, the final game of the day was being played in the boy’s brackett between Booneville and Hackett. The winner will advance to the semis on Thursday to play Paris.

RNN Sports Photo / Jim Best

As a result of the second day of the 3A-4 tournament, Thursday’s semifinals will be as follows:

GIRLS BRACKET

Cossatot River vs. Hackett, 4 p.m. (Winner advances to tournament final on Friday)

Paris vs Booneville, 7 p.m. (Winner advances to tournament final on Friday)

BOYS BRACKET

Charleston vs Cossatot River, 5:30 p.m. (Winner advances to tournament final on Friday)

Paris vs Booneville / Hackett, 8:30 p.m. (Winner advances to tournament final on Friday)

The four semifinal teams in both brackets have now punched their tickets to next week’s regional tournament at West Fork High School. A semifinal win by any school will improve their regional seed to no worse than a two-seed in next week’s regional that will also qualify them for the state tournament. So, Thursday’s semis are very important to each team.

The tournament will take a break on Wednesday and will resume on Thursday. RNN Sports will be there on Thursday to bring you all of the action. You can follow the tournament with updates on our website at residentnewsnetwork.com

Obituary – Ramon H. Contreras Sr. (1938-2023)

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Obituary – Ramon H. Contreras Sr. (1938-2023)

Ramon H. Contreras Sr., 85, of Huntington, Arkansas passed from this earth on Monday, February 13, 2023 in Huntington, Arkansas with his loving wife Teresa by his side. Ramon was born January 19, 1938 in Parral Chihuahua, Mexico to Hilario Herrara and Maria Contreras.

Ramon was a loving husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a faithful catholic and a hard-working successful citizen. Ramon was always welcoming and contributing to his neighbors, friends, and work colleagues.

Ramon leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Teresa Contreras of the home; five children, two grown boys, and three grown girls all with beautiful loving extended families. Terri Johnson (Patrick) of Carl Junction, Missouri; Ramon Contreras Jr. of Huntington, Arkansas; Maria Gan (David) of Rowlett, Texas; Alicia Hobart (Randy) of Joplin, Missouri; and Martin Contreras (Marcie) of Joplin, Missouri; and four grandchildren; Matthew Wood, Brandon Gan, Isaac Johnson and Ava Hobart; and one great-grandchild Jersey Johnson; one sister: Carmen Lara.

Ramon was preceded in death by his parents, Hilario Herrara and Maria Contreras; brothers, Jose Contreras and Guadalupe Contreras, sisters: Tonia Villa, Margarita Alarcon, and Concha Valdez.

Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Arrest Reports 2/5

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Arrest Reports 2/5

Arresting agency – Bonanza Police Department:
Hubert Ray Duncan of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 8 at 10:05 p.m. and released to an outside agency on February 9 at 11:40 a.m. Duncan was charged with assist outside agency – felony.

Arresting agency – Hackett Police Department:
Randall Wayne Fletcher of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 10 at 6:33 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond February 10 at 9:23 p.m. Fletcher was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Levi Roy Hargrove of Cameron, OK was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 11 at 8:44 p.m. and released on cash bond February 11 at 10:54 p.m. Hargrove was charged with Failure to Appear – Class C Misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Bryan Ray Forrest of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on Feburary 9 at 7:56 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond February 9 at 10:55 p.m. Forrest was charged with Leaving The Scene Of An Accident – Property Damage.

Haley Nichole Freeman of Van Buren was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 6 at 10:30 p.m. and released on signature bond February 7 at 1:19 p.m. Freeman was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II Felony <2g.

Tianna Rose Tucker of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 6 at 1:18 a.m. and released on bond February 6 at 5:07 p.m. Tucker was charged with Domestic Battering in the Third Degree – Purposely, and Criminal Trespass – Vehicle.

Arresting agency – US Marshals Service:
Denny Eugene Goines of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 5 at 9:11 a.m. and remains on hold with a US Marshals detainer.

Arresting agency – Lavaca Police Department:
Daniel Dewitt Glidewell of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 10 at 11:50 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on February 11 at 11:27 a.m. Glidewell was charged with parole violation and absconding.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Joshua Hawk Hays of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 8 at 10:34 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Hays was charged with ADC commitment hold.

Angela Rea Langwell of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 9 at 9:30 a.m. and remains on hold for the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Carlton Deshane Mathews of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 9 at 4:36 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Mathews was charged as an ADC commitment hold.

John Lawrence Moriarity of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 8 at 11:41 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond February 10 at 10:55 p.m. Moriarity was charged with Assault On Family Or Household Member-3rd Degree.

Matthew Davis Remaley of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 11 at 8:08 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond Febraury 11 at 9:29 p.m. Remaley was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Arresting agency – Barling Police Department:
Brian Dewayne Thomas of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 5 at 8:03 a.m. and released on signature bond February 5 at 12:28 p.m. Thomas was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Bruce Olen Wheeler, Third of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 6 at 11:47 a.m. and released on bond February 11 at 11:15 p.m. Wheeler was charged with Loitering – General, and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree – Tamper > $1,000.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Amber Lattin, 29 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on February 9 at 5:27 p.m. Lattin was charged with residential burglary, breaking or entering, and criminal trespass.

Laurenn E. Lindsay, 42 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on February 10 at 2:20 p.m. Lindsay was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of theft by receiving.

**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**


Lady Rebels Stun Magazine In 2A-4 District Opener

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Lady Rebels Stun Magazine In 2A-4 District Opener

Every game is as important as the next. Winning games during the regular season is great and losing is always horrible. But when it comes to playing in the 2A-4 District Tournament, previous wins and losses against opponents are ancient history. If any game could prove that, it would be the game between the Magazine Lady Rattlers and the JC Westside Lady Rebels in the girls District Tournament Round1 game on Tuesday, February 13th.

Magazine jumped into action from the get-go with a quick 6-0 lead over the Lady Rebels. The Lady Rattlers were playing rough and tough defense to go along with their scoring which held JC Westside at bay for most of the opening quarter. Although JC Westside was very smooth with their passes, they couldn’t seem to put points up just as smoothly. As everything looked like Magazine was going to cruise through the game, the Lady Rebels tied the game at 6-6 with 0:12 seconds left in a late-quarter fury of offense. The Lady Rattlers were able to regain the lead with 0:02 seconds left off of a layup to close the opening quarter with a narrow 8-6 lead. 

With JC Westside’s late surge, Magazine knew that they had to squash the rebellion early in the second quarter to survive. The Lady Rattlers drained a three-point shot to do just that but JC Westside had their cannons loaded with threes of their own. The Lady Rebels melted down the barrels and went on a 10-point run with three straight three-point shots and a free throw to light up the scoreboard on Magazine. The Lady Rattlers broke the scoring streak with a layup, but JC Westside kept firing at will, stretching their lead out with jump shots and then closed out the half with a sweet hook shot to go into halftime ahead of Magazine 27-18.

 With neither team wanting to go one and done in the District Tournament, the Lady Rebels and Lady Rattlers came out of halftime ready for war. Magazine struck first with a three-point shot and a pair of free throws to close down the Lady Rebels lead to 27-22. JC Westside would again sink a three-pointer though which forced Magazine to call a time-out with 4:17 left in the third quarter. The short break must’ve either put both teams offenses on ice or set their defenses on fire as neither scored for the next two minutes. The Lady Rebels were the first to break the offensive iceberg with a passing combo that led to a layup. Both teams sank a three-point shot just before the buzzer. The back and forth by Magazine and JC Westside ended the quarter having the same nine-point gap as the halftime score, but with different numbers as the Lady Rebels led Magazine 35-26 going into the fourth and final quarter of the game. 

The fourth quarter was all JC Westside as the Lady Rebels whistled dixie while going on a 19-2 scoring run against Magazine. Magazine couldn’t stop the onslaught of scoring as the Lady Rebels landed points off of layups, putbacks, board buckets, and free throws. With JC Westside having the game in their control, Magazine shipped out Senior Rattler, Elizabeth Greek. Greek suffered a complete ACL tear and two complex meniscus tears in the Lady Rattlers December 2nd game versus Mulberry. But in typical Lady Rattler fashion, Greek powered through her January 16th surgery and returned to the court in the final minute of the game against JC Westside to break the Lady Rebels scoring run with a board bucket. When all was said and done though, it was the Lady Rebels who came out on top with a stunning 55-32 upset victory over Magazine.

The JC Westside Lady Rebels sent out the first shock waves of the 2A-4 District Tournament, but possibly not their last. JC Westside will now look to take their momentum into Round2 of the tournament as they take on the Lavaca Lady Golden Arrows on Tuesday, February 14th. Although it may be Valentines Day, there is no love lost between the two programs which should lead up to quite a showdown when they tip off at 7:00pm at the Mansfield High School gymnasium.

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