LOCKNEY – Jackrabbits are known for their fast starts, but it was the Lockney Longhorns that came out with a strong beginning and cruised to a 62-46 win over Ralls for a District 4-2A win at Longhorn Gym on Tuesday night. The Longhorns played the complete game by draining seven 3’s from the arc, got good production in the paint and short-range shots, plus a solid performance at the free-throw line going 12-for-16.
Lockney (12-9, 1-2) outscored Ralls in each of the first three quarters 51-32 and then prevented the Jackrabbits from making a serious comeback by making 9-of-12 attempts at the charity stripe down the stretch. Lockney’s defense was strong in holding Ralls to just 46-points.
Seniors Austin Rodriguez and Josh Barretoros provided the leadership. Rodriguez had a game-high 17-points that included a 6-for-6 performance at the line. Barretoros was next with 16 as he finished 3-for-4 with his free throw shooting. Both made a trio of 3’s each. Jonathan Cienfuegos provided the inside punch with 13-points, and Max Ramirez was close to double-figure scoring with eight.
The Jackrabbits (16-8, 1-2) were paced by Ben Njenga and Chris Luna with 13 and 11 respectively.
RALLS – 6 10 16 14 – 46
LOCKNEY – 15 15 21 11 – 62
Halftime: 30-16
records: Lockney (12-9, 1-2), Ralls (16-8, 1-2)
Lockney scorinng: Austin Rodriguez – 17, Josh Barretors – 16, Jonathan Cienfuegos – 13,
Max Ramirez – 8, Malaki Alvis – 4, Andrew Bustillos – 2, Jesus Gonzales – 2
Ralls scoring: Ben Njenga – 13, Chris Luna – 11, Ryno Garcia – 8
DISTRICT 4-2A Boys results (Tuesday, Jan. 25)
Lockney 62 Ralls 46
New Deal 66 Hale Center 45
Floydada – open
DISTRICT 4-2A Boys standings and season records
New Deal 3-0 18-5
Floydada 2-1 19-2
Lockney 1-2 12-9
Ralls 1-2 16-8
Hale Center 1-3 11-12
DISTRICT 4-2A Schedule for Friday, Jan. 28
Lockney at Floydada
New Deal at Ralls
Hale Center – open
