Snyder girls come up short at tournament

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  • Snyder’s Alyssa Benitez dribbles down the court during a recent game.
    Snyder’s Alyssa Benitez dribbles down the court during a recent game.
  • Barron Wesley shoots over a Denver City player
    Barron Wesley shoots over a Denver City player
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BURKBURNETT — The Snyder Lady Tigers lost to Paradise and Hereford at the Union Square Christmas Classic Wednesday.
Nicole Martinez and Skyler Hand each scored seven points in the 54-32 loss to Paradise. Jordan Phillips added six points.
The Lady Tigers trailed 16-8 at the end of the first quarter and 32-16 at halftime. Paradise led 42-24 going into the fourth quarter.
Snyder lost to Hereford, 67-22. Michelle Rios and Kirsty Pierce scored six and five points, respectively.
The Lady Tigers (3-18) were scheduled to play Burkburnett at 10:30 a.m. today and Mineral Wells at 1:30 p.m.
Snyder scorers vs. Paradise — Nicole Martinez 7, Skyler Hand 7, Jordan Phillips 6, Allegra Escobedo 4, Natalee James 3, Michelle Rios 2, Kirsti Pierce 2, Angelo Murillo 1.
Snyder scorers vs. Hereford — Michelle Rios 6, Kirsti Pierce 5, Allegra Escobedo 4, Jordan Phillips 2, Alyssa Benitez 2, Sara McClain 2, Natalee James 1.
Snyder Boys
MONAHANS — The Snyder Tigers lost to Presidio 39-29 at the Sandhills Tournament.
Snyder led 20-16 before going scoreless in the third quarter. The Tigers pulled to within three points during the fourth quarter, but Presidio pulled away in the final three minutes.
Barron Wesley, Trey Samaniego and Chris Depaz each scored six points.
Snyder (4-13) was scheduled to play Canyon Randall at 11:30 a.m. today and Kermit at 2:30 p.m.
Snyder scorers — Barron Wesley 6, Trey Samaniego 6, Chris Depaz 6, Cedrick Quiroz 5, Chris Dickinson 4, Kalen Cowley 2.
Ira Boys
KLONDIKE — The Ira Bulldogs lost to Dawson 43-37 in the Klondike Cougar Classic consolation bracket.
Ira led 12-9 at the end of the first quarter and 21-20 at halftime. Dawson rallied to take a 35-27 lead by the end of the third quarter.
Nathan Goodwin finished with 16 points. Anthony Sosa had nine points and Karson Valentine added eight points.
Ira also lost to Midland Trinity, 71-37. Sosa scored 11 points while Valentine and Emanuel Cabrera each had seven points.
Ira (3-12) was scheduled to play in the consolation bracket today.

Ira scorers vs. Dawson — Nathan Goodwin 16, Anthony Sosa 9, Karson Valentine 8, Emanuel Cabrera 4.
Ira scorers vs. Midland Trinity —  Anthony Sosa 11, Karson Valentine 7, Emanuel Cabrera 7, Nathan Goodwin 6, Adam Highfield 3, Isaac Cabrera 2, Brayden Corley 1.
Ira Girls
EULA — The Ira Lady Bulldogs defeated Cisco 50-43 at the Eula Holiday Classic.
Ira led 20-17 at halftime and took a 43-30 lead into the fourth quarter. Alyssa Goodwin led Ira with 19 points while Sierra Welch added 11 points.
Ira (15-2) was scheduled to play an opponent to be announced today.