Texas High School Basketball - Palmer succumbs to Athens
December 14, 2024: Palmer, TX 75152 The Athens Hornets defeated the host Palmer Bulldogs basketball squad by a final score of 50-40 in Saturday's non-league outing.
Next, the Hornets clash with the Palestine Wildcats (Palestine, TX) in a non-league outing, on Tuesday, December 17. Athens will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record. The Wildcats come into the outing with a 7-6 record after their 52-47 non-league win over Waco (Waco, TX).
The Bulldogs (5-3) will now prepare for their outing against Maypearl (Maypearl, TX). The Panthers come into the 3A Region III District 18 match with a 2-13 record. In their last match, Maypearl was dropped by Mexia (Mexia, TX), 52-44, in a non-league match.