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 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.

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