Mabank edges Pirates, 51-45, in 4A bi-district matchup

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From Staff Reports

TYLER – The Pittsburg Pirates basketball season ended Feb. 21 with a 51-45 loss to Mabank in the Class 4A bi-district plays at Tyler Junior College’s Wagstaff Gym.

Jordan Thomas paced Mabank with a game-high 23 points.

After trailing 17-15 after the first period, the Pirates outscored Mabank, 11-5, in second for a 26-22 halftime advantage.

But Mabank regain the lead, 35-33, as they outscored the Pirates, 13-7, in the third and held off a late fourth-quarter rally.

Dejour Dowell led the Pirates with 16 markers, while Deldiric Sheilds had 11. Jaylon Jimmerson hit six, Trevon Young five, Criston Williams three, and Kenoken Burns and Edward Hill Jr. added two each.

Pittsburg ends the season with a 14-15 mark, while Mabank (20-13) will face Center Feb. 24 in the area round.

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