Normangee pulls away for 55-44 Snook win

Bluejays fall to 4-3, still third in district

  • JERMAINE KEARNEY leaps to attempt a basket during the Bluejays’ game against Iola on Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday
    JERMAINE KEARNEY leaps to attempt a basket during the Bluejays’ game against Iola on Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday
  • SNOOK’S DRE’RAUD ROGERS dribbles through two Iola defenders during the Bluejays’ home game against Iola Tuesday. Rogers had 10 points in Snook’s 46-42 win. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday
    SNOOK’S DRE’RAUD ROGERS dribbles through two Iola defenders during the Bluejays’ home game against Iola Tuesday. Rogers had 10 points in Snook’s 46-42 win. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday
  • SNOOK’S JAMES YOUNG DRIBBLES to set himself up for an easy layup during the Bluejays’ District 26-2A game against Iola Tuesday night in Snook. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday
    SNOOK’S JAMES YOUNG DRIBBLES to set himself up for an easy layup during the Bluejays’ District 26-2A game against Iola Tuesday night in Snook. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday
Snook knew it would take an almost perfect game to upset league leader Normangee last Friday on the road, and it didn’t quite happen. The Bluejays, who trailed just 35-30 going into the final period, started fouling at the end of the game, and the Panthers finally pulled away 55-44 to remain 7-0 in district play. Snook, third behind Normangee and 5-2 Iola, fell to 4-3 for third place. Snook…

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