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Bucks remain in playoff hunt

The Buckaroos’ fast start to the district schedule continued last week with a home win over Early. The win, which came after a road win at Dublin places the Buckaroos in a good spot for the playoffs in a tightly contested district.

The Buckaroos strengthened their playoff chances Tuesday, Jan. 9 with a win over Early. The district schedule continued Friday, Jan. 12 on the road at Peaster.

Durham reflects on 30 years of officiating

With a shortage of high school referees affecting games in multiple UIL sports across the state, Breckenridge and Stephens County is represented by one official who has done his part for high school athletics for three decades.
Born and raised in Breckenridge, Durham has lived a life of service to the community through work at the Breckenridge American, Breckenridge City Commission and as a basketball referee.

Bucks lose heart-breaker at home to Eastland, defeat Dublin

The Buckaroos returned home to resume the District 8-3A schedule Tuesday, Jan. 3 with the first of two meetings against the Eastland Mavericks. Looking to open   the district schedule with two-straight wins, the Buckaroos were defeated 48-46 with a basket by Eastland’s Jay Oznick at the final buzzer.

The heart-breaking loss came after the Buckaroos led throughout the contest.

Lady Bucks split games against Eastland, Dublin

Writers note: The print version of this story reported two different scores for the Lady Bucks' win against Dublin. The correct score is 67-33 in favor of the Lady Bucks. The Breckenridge American regrets this error.

While the Lady Bucks suffered a 20-point home loss Tuesday, Jan. 2 against the Eastland Lady Mavericks, the Lady Bucks bounced back for their first district win of the season Friday, Jan. 5 on the road at Dublin.

The Lady Bucks followed their 62-42 home loss to the Lady Mavericks with a 67-33 road win over the Lady Lions.

Buckaroos compete in Eula

The Buckaroos basketball team returned from Christmas break Thursday, Dec. 28 to begin a three-day tournament at the Eula Holiday Classic.

Participating with the Buckaroos in the tournament will be Clyde, Eastland, Rocksprings, Holliday, Jim Ned, Canadian, Idalou, New Deal, Comanche, Graford, Roscoe, Whiteface, Tolar and Eula.

Lady Bucks take third at Anson tournament

After a struggle to start the district schedule, the Lady Buckaroos basketball team might have found momentum as they return from Christmas break.

After entering the break with a trio of losses to start district, the Lady Bucks finished in third place in the Anson Lions Club Christmas Tournament Dec. 27-28 at Anson High School. Participating with the Lady Bucks at the tournament were Newcastle, Roby, Lingleville, Spur, Post, Abilene Christian and Anson.

The Lady Bucks finished the tournament with a 2-1 record. Their loss came to 1A state-ranked Newcastle.

Bucks, Lady Bucks split games against Comanche

One Breckenridge High School basketball team entered the Christmas break riding high on a last-second victory while another is still in search of their first district win.

The Buckaroos and Lady Bucks traveled to Comanche Tuesday, Dec. 19 both looking for their first district win. For the Lady Bucks, they met the 3A No. 3 Maidens after opening the district schedule last week with losses to Millsap and Brock.

The Buckaroos met the Indians for their district opener.

Bucks lose at home to Lions

The Buckaroos were forced to overcome difficulties as they prepared for this week’s district opening game at Comanche.
After losing Karter Smalley to an ankle injury in the Graham’s Red, White & Blue tournament, the Buckaroos have struggled to regain form.

The Bucks opened the week in San Angelo where they suffered a 60-33 loss to Texas Leadership Charter Academy San Angelo. They closed the week with a 72-52 loss to Huckabay.

Following the road game Tuesday, Dec. 19 at Comanche, the Buckaroos will compete in the Eula Holliday Classic taking place Dec. 27-29.