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Kaitlyn Arvesen looks for an open player down court. Lady Eagles “B” team played a very tough game last night but lost to Mason 8-33. Fantastic rebounding from Dominique Requenes and Skylar McKennis plus great defensive play from Karli Metcalf rounded out the Lady Eagle defense. Top scorer for the evening was Skylar McKennis who scored 4 points followed be Dominique Requenes and Jazmin who both scored 2 points.

Kyle Porter takes the ball to the basket against the whole Mason team. The Boys 7th grade team had an incredible overtime victory last night 37-32. Top scorer was Walt Maenius who had 9 points, followed by Steven Barrientes with 8 points. Kyle Porter also had 6 points while Cesar Alvarez and Willie Miertschin both had 5 points for the evening.

Kaity Helpenstell battles it out for the tie ball. The Lady Eagles “A” team also played a tough game against Mason but also fell 19-40. Great three-point shooting from Kailey Ockman coupled with her 2 point baskets totaled 11 points while the next top scorer was Audrey Capra with 4 points.

Dawson Hernandez powers up for the jump shot. The 8th grade boys also went into a very tense overtime game but lost by only 2 points, 30-32. The game was a nail-biter till the end but Aidan Berry kept the game on our side with incredible 3 points shots –he scored 12 points overall – and Dawson Hernandez also had an incredible game with 9 points.

In an open week match up, the Johnson City Eagles 7th grade boys travelled to Dripping Springs to take on the Tigers. The Eagles played hard and fought for many loose balls. Walt Maenius and Jesus Zavala led the charge on defense, swatting away ill-fated passes and getting on the floor after the loose ball.

The LBJ Eagles ended their non district season this past Friday, November 19 with a victory over the San Antonio Lutheran Mustangs in San Antonio, 58-48. The Eagles got off to a fast start breaking the Mustang press and converting the break into baskets. The scoring success continued in the second half as LBJ continued to dominate play on the offensive and defensive end.

The LBJ Eagle varsity boys basketball team suffered a close, tough loss to the Harper Longhorns this past Tuesday, January 10 at LBJ gym. The Eagles controlled the first half taking a 27-18 lead at halftime. However, LBJ suffered a scoring slump throughout much of the second half while Harper caught fire from 3 point range and came away with a 46-40 victory.

The LBJ Eagles and Blanco Panthers played a thrilling, nailbiter of a game this past Friday, January 6 at Blanco gym, with Blanco pulling out a 48-46 win in overtime. The game was close throughout and was sent into overtime on a basket by Blanco with 2 seconds remaining. The Panthers jumped out to an early lead in the overtime period but the Eagles came right back to tie the game and briefly take the lead.

The Lady Eagles played the Center Point Pirates on Monday night. The Lady Eagles “B” Team played a very physical game but fell 6 to 24. Skylar McKennis was the leading scorer with 5 points, followed by Emily Matjeka who scored 1 point. Great ball handling was seen by Alyssa Rose and Jenna Vasquez while Skylar McKennis and Emily Matjeka lead the team in rebounds.

The LBJ Eagle boys basketball team competed in the Faith Academy Holiday Tournament in Marble Falls last weekend and came away with 2 victories in their 4 games. They opened up the tournament action on Thursday afternoon, December 29, against the host team the Faith Academy Flames. The Eagles held a close lead throughout and won 47-43.