Seventh grade Black team wins tournament; eighth grade Black team finishes second

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  • The Snyder seventh grade Black basketball team won the silver bracket of the Brownwood girls’ tournament. Pictured on the front row are (l-r) Stephanie Corona, Mia Castor, Monseratt Gonzales, Sylvia Martinez and Denise Infante. On the back row are Analey Juarez, Heaven Miles, Bethany Avalos, Bianca Larreau, Clarrisa Rios, Miranda Amaya and Madison Jamison.
    The Snyder seventh grade Black basketball team won the silver bracket of the Brownwood girls’ tournament. Pictured on the front row are (l-r) Stephanie Corona, Mia Castor, Monseratt Gonzales, Sylvia Martinez and Denise Infante. On the back row are Analey Juarez, Heaven Miles, Bethany Avalos, Bianca Larreau, Clarrisa Rios, Miranda Amaya and Madison Jamison.
  • Members of the Snyder girls’ eighth grade Black team pictured on the front row are (l-r) Makennah Short, Angelina Guitierrez, Alia Lopez, Kinsey Kelly, Alex Salinas and Bianca Mounayer. On the back row are Ashton Munoz, Joanie Burns, Averrie Johnson, Makinzie Rogers, Madison Yescas, Victoria Cross and Jasmine McGough.
    Members of the Snyder girls’ eighth grade Black team pictured on the front row are (l-r) Makennah Short, Angelina Guitierrez, Alia Lopez, Kinsey Kelly, Alex Salinas and Bianca Mounayer. On the back row are Ashton Munoz, Joanie Burns, Averrie Johnson, Makinzie Rogers, Madison Yescas, Victoria Cross and Jasmine McGough.
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BROWNWOOD — The Snyder girls’ seventh grade Black basketball team defeated Bangs to win the silver bracket of the Brownwood tournament Saturday.

Mia Castor and Heaven Miles each scored four points in the 12-6 win.

Earlier Saturday, Snyder lost to Cross Plains 29-9 and defeated Eastland, 19-10. Miranda Aamaya had four points against Cross Plains. Clarissa Rios scored six points against Eastland.

Snyder began the tournament Thursday by defeating Eastland, 24-18. Bianca Larrea scored eight points.

“I’m so proud of these players,” coach A’lex Koonce said. “They did awesome, learned so much and never gave up. I hope they keep up the hard work.”

Thursday’s Game

Snyder scorers vs. Eastland — Bianca Larrea 8, Sylvia Martinez 6, Clarissa Rios 4, Heaven Miles 4, Bethany Avalos 2.

Saturday’s Games

Snyder scorers vs. Cross Plains — Miranda Aamaya 4, Stephanie Corona 3, Bethany Avalos 2.

Snyder scorers vs. Eastland —   Clarissa Rios 6, Mia Castor 2, Stephanie Corona 2, Sylvia Martinez 2, Analey Juarez 2, Bianca Larrea 2, Miranda Amaya 1.

Snyder scorers vs. Bangs — Mia Castor 4, Heaven Miles 4, Sylvia Martinez 2, Madison Jameson 2.

Eighth Grade

The Snyder girls’ eighth grade Black basketball team finished second at the Brownwood tournament.

Snyder defeated Eastland 34-6 and Early 27-18 Thursday. On Saturday, the Lady Tigers beat Early 29-10 and lost to Brownwood 28-8 in the championship game.

“I’m proud of the players and their teamwork and sportsmanship this weekend,” coach Amy Grotjohn said.

Snyder will host Midland Christian Thursday. The seventh and eighth grade Black teams will play at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Gold teams at 5:30 p.m.