Trying to figure out who will be the Big Country’s best basketball teams by the time the playoffs roll around in February and March is a little like predicting the weather in West Texas: You think you have a pretty good idea but there are always going to be some surprises. While fans don’t really start paying close attention to the basketball races until ... Read More
Men's Basketball
Breckenridge Boys Basketball
The Breckenridge boys basketball team was 11-22 overall and 3-9 in District 7-3A a year ago. But the Buckaroos return seven lettermen and four starters from last season’s squad. And they are now in a newly configured District 8-3A. “We will have a lot of seniors and will be part of another tough district in 8-3A,” said third-year Breckenridge coach Brent Lucas. ... Read More
Coleman Boys Basketball
The Coleman boys basketball team went three rounds deep in the playoffs a year ago, finishing 18-14 overall and earning District 8-2A’s top spot in the postseason. Coleman coach Cameron Lowman believes his Bluecats will be a contender for the district title again this season. “We will be bigger, better defensively and more experienced,” said Lowman. “Our team ... Read More
Albany Boys Basketball
The Albany boys basketball team returns the bulk of its team from a year ago when the Lions took third in District 10-2A with a 8-4 record. Albany won its bi-district playoff game before losing 64-60 to Italy in the area round. “The strength of this year’s team is its experience,’ said Ryder Peacock, in his 11th season as the head boys basketball coach at ... Read More
Cisco Boys Basketball
The Cisco boys basketball team went 20-5 last year and won the District 10-2A title with an 11-1 mark, advancing to the regional semifinals before losing in overtime to Celeste. Although the Loboes return just one starter off that team, they bring back seven lettermen and veteran coach Kevin Hearne believes his team will be a playoff contender ... Read More