Eagles rally past Lions 59-56

  • Sophomore Caleb George takes the ball down the court for the Eagles. Photo by Mitchell Pate
    Sophomore Caleb George takes the ball down the court for the Eagles. Photo by Mitchell Pate
  • Sophomore McKinna Brackens drives to the basket to shoot for Fairfield against Teague. Photo by Mitchell Pate
    Sophomore McKinna Brackens drives to the basket to shoot for Fairfield against Teague. Photo by Mitchell Pate
  • Senior Tyler Smith drives to the goal and makes a basket for the Eagles. Photo by Mitchell Pate
    Senior Tyler Smith drives to the goal and makes a basket for the Eagles. Photo by Mitchell Pate
  • Junior Breyunna Dowell shoots a basket for the Lady Eagles against Teague. Photo by Mitchell Pate
    Junior Breyunna Dowell shoots a basket for the Lady Eagles against Teague. Photo by Mitchell Pate
It was a district rival last Tuesday night as the Eagles hosted the Teague Lions. Although trailing after the first quarter, the Eagles fought back and it was a battle until the end with Fairfield rallying past Teague 59-56. The win moves the Eagles to 3-0 in district play and makes their overall record 7-7. The Lions led after the first quarter of play 16-10. Teague hit another basket making it…

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.