Tigers fall in regional quarterfinals

MOUNT PLEASANT -- The Daingerfield Tiger lost a bid to reach the Class 3A Region 2 semifinals after they fell to Chapel Hill, 59-41, in regional quarterfinal action on Feb. 28 at the Willie Williams Gymnasium.

Zachary Shipp and Austin Padron led Chapel Hill with 10 points each.

The Red Devils jumped out to a 12-6 early, but Daingerfield bounce back to take their only lead of the game, 17-16, with 4:11 left in the second period. Chapel Hill closed out the period with a 7-3 run for a 23-20 halftime margin.

The Red Devils outscored the Tigers, 17-10, in the third for a 40-30 advantage. They continued to increase their margin with a 19-11 run in the final stanza.

The Tigers were paced by Kieston Rushing and Reggie Jeter with 13 markers each. Timmyon Broner finished with eight, Mikal Reeves four, Tim Broner two and Jahmai Johnson one points.

It was the final game for three seniors – Keith Bryson, Rushing and Johnson.