Barbers Hill appeared to have its game against Baytown Lee on cruise control in the third quarter. Eight minutes later, it found itself starring in the basketball version of Survivor.
The Ganders overcame a 38-17 deficit to make it a six-point game in the closing minutes. Caleb Durham put an end to the rally, knocking the ball from Montrel Motton’s leg and out of bounds off his leg. The Eagles would close the game out at the line for a 57-48 win to even the district series at one game each and improve to 8-4 in District 21-5A. The Ganders fell to 6-6.
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