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

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…