EASTLAND – The Early Longhorns emerged with a 51-48 road victory over Eastland Friday night to move to 15-12 overall and 6-7 in District 8-3A action with one game remaining at home against Dublin Tuesday.

Tied at 8 after one quarter, Early led 24-17 at halftime and 38-29 heading into the fourth period.

Andrew Caten led a balanced attack with 12 points followed by 11 each from Kamden Gamblin and Dalton Adams, 10 from Andrew Reedy, six from Rohyn Price and one point from Weston Barton.

With Comanche’s 41-28 loss to Peaster, the Longhorns and Indians (15-14, 6-7) are tied for fourth place and the final playoff berth from 8-3A. Comanche faces Millsap Tuesday, and if the Longhorns and Indians finished tied in the final standings, the Longhorns would be the odd team out for the playoffs having dropped both games to Comanche.

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May Tigers 52, Rising Star 39

RISING STAR – The May Tigers are now 7-2 in District 13-A action and 20-8 for the season following Friday night’s 52-39 road victory over Rising Star.

May trailed 13-9 after one period and 29-22 at intermission, but grabbed a 35-32 advantage going into the fourth quarter.

Zack Martin paced the Tigers with 21 points trailed by Ben Harrell with 17, Jackson Lusk with seven, Mikey Scheriger with four and Brody Stice with three points.

The playoff-bound Tigers wrap up the regular season Tuesday at home against Baird at 4 p.m.

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Other games (No information reported)

Zephyr Bulldogs 45, Sidney 37

Coleman Bluecats 49, Roscoe 37

Goldthwaite Eagles 57, Harper 33