NS Mustangs advance in Playoffs

#11 Mustang Ian Butler jumps high past Trojan defenders with a layup for a score.
#11 Mustang Ian Butler jumps high past Trojan defenders with a layup for a score.

Defeat South Houston 42-35; Dickinson next

By Allan Jamail

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 — The North Shore Mustangs basketball team advanced in the 2019 Boys State Basketball Championships – 6A Regions 1 & 3 tournament by defeating the Trojans of South Houston 42 to 35 in Deer Park a neutral site.

The North Shore Mustangs will play next the Dickinson Gators Friday, February 22, at 8:00 PM at the Phillips Field House, 2909 Dabney Dr., Pasadena, 77502.

The Mustangs have an overall record of 29 wins and 3 losses, the Dickinson Gators record is 21-8. If the Mustangs win this Area Around game they’ll advance to the Regional Quarter-Finals against the winner of the Dawson and Humble game.