Graford saw some tournament action on Friday. They took a 59-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of Tyler HEAT. While losing is never fun, the Rabbits can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 488th, while Tyler HEAT are ranked 77th).
Tyler HEAT got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Eli Anderson out in front who went 6 of 11 on his way to 16 points in addition to eight assists and six steals. Those six steals gave Anderson a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Coen Starr, who went 6 for 14 on his way to 13 points in addition to eight boards and four steals.
Graford's defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-5. As for Tyler HEAT, the win was the 15th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-1.
Graford wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 77-66 victory against Kemp on the 14th. Tyler HEAT has also already played their next contest, a 63-56 loss against Commerce on the 13th.
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