Snook takes early lead, beats Somerville 69-47

Both teams still in the playoff picture

  • SNOOK’S SAM Smitherman gets ready to shoot as Somerville’s Hershel Conway defends. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
    SNOOK’S SAM Smitherman gets ready to shoot as Somerville’s Hershel Conway defends. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
  • SOMERVILLE’S BRANDYN Carter gets ready to pass as Snook’s Dikendrick Dawson defends. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier.
    SOMERVILLE’S BRANDYN Carter gets ready to pass as Snook’s Dikendrick Dawson defends. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier.
  • SOMERVILLE’S JOHNNY Legg grabs a rebound as Snook’s Josh Green also goes for the ball. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
    SOMERVILLE’S JOHNNY Legg grabs a rebound as Snook’s Josh Green also goes for the ball. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
  • SNOOK’S LANCE Lara takes a shot as Somerville’s Brandyn Carter defends in last Friday’s game. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
    SNOOK’S LANCE Lara takes a shot as Somerville’s Brandyn Carter defends in last Friday’s game. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

    The Snook Bluejays defeated rival Somerville 69-47 on Tuesday, Feb. 1, in Somerville before falling to Mumford 74-35 on Friday, Feb. 4, in Mumford.

    Snook finished the week 4-3 in district play, tied for second with Normangee, who they were scheduled to play on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at home. Mumford remains in first with an unbeaten district record.

    Against Somerville, the Bluejays took control early with…