Boys’ basketball taking on 6A schools in Mansfield ISD Tournament
Driving to the basket, senior Zion Richardson tries to score as junior Terry Moss defends. Richardson makes his decision to commit to play at either Campbell College, Wofford College, or Western Michigan University at Fowler Middle School at 6:30 p.m. “It’s surreal, because you always think about not many kids, a small percentage, can get a DI scholarship and the fact that I have three good DI schools that have been very successful in Western Michigan, Campbell, and Wofford College,” Richardson said. “Those are three schools that cost a lot to get into for academics and they are also good athletic programs. So, just being that kid that is able to have a hat, be able to sign their National Letter of Intent is surreal.”
November 30, 2018
Final preparations for the start of District 9-5A play are underway as the boys’ basketball team is continues play in the annual MISD Spring Creek Barbeque Classic Tournament in Mansfield Friday.
The Redhawks started off strong against the Mansfield Timberview JV team, winning efeating the team 63-34 in their first game but lost to North Crowley 76-47 in the second round.
“The tournament has been a pretty good experience,” junior Zach Bishop said. “We have played some really good teams hopefully it’ll help in the long run.”
The team was back in action Friday morning as they took on another 6A team in the Duncanville Panthers, losing 70-49.
“Going into it we knew they were going to be a tough opponent,” junior Ian Thomas said. “We needed to be able to match their intensity and stay focused on both ends of the court.”
The team finishes play Friday as it takes on another 6A team in South Grand Prairie at 4:30 p.m. at Legacy High School in Mansfield.
“I think we are going to perform great in this coming game,” senior Zion Richardson said. “I go into every game expecting to win that’s the only thing I expect.”
