Snook rallies but falls at home to Valley Mills 54-51

SNOOK’S JIMMY Kearney makes this shot against Valley Mills. The Bluejays lost a close one 54-51. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
SNOOK’S JIMMY Kearney makes this shot against Valley Mills. The Bluejays lost a close one 54-51. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

The Snook Bluejays fell behind early against Valley Mills before rallying in a close 54-51 loss last Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Snook.

The Bluejays also fell to Groveton 5442 in the Friday, Jan. 6, game on the road, their final non-district game before opening district play this Friday at home against Normangee.

In the Valley Mills game, Snook trailed 15-8 in the first quarter, and cut the lead to 25-19 at…