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Buna, TX- When standing around the basketball gym, or even the tennis court, it’s easy to see who the leaders and true work horses are. They’re always the players studying the game, looking for ways to improve themselves and finding opportunities to put in extra work.  

It’s easy to see why senior Point Guard, Garrison Connell is that guy for the Buna Cougars. In his 4 years on the Cougar Men’s Basketball squad, he has not only improved his personal game but the entire team’s mentality and work ethic. 

“I’ve always enjoyed Basketball ever since I started playing Little Dribblers around 6 years old. I had 2 older brothers that would teach me things and always beat me and make me better.”  No doubt this is where Garrison gets a lot of his competitive nature. He started playing AAU basketball in the 5th grade in Beaumont and has continued every summer since, keeping him playing at some of the highest levels throughout Texas and Louisiana. 

Like most high school athletes, Garrison has lettered in other sports while at Buna; football, golf and perhaps his favorite sport, tennis. “I really enjoy Tennis because of the nature of the one-on-one competition, but my passion grew towards basketball and how the team spirit is more important to me now.” 

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His success is easily shown through his career at Buna, as he has earned a lot of academic and athletic accolades. He’s currently ranked 14th in his senior class and has a 3.9 GPA in the classroom. His sophomore season he was named 2nd Team All District and during his junior season he was named 1st Team All District and 1st Team All Region under Head Coach Bryan Whitmire.

This season, new Head Coach DJ Wilson comes in with a very aggressive style of coaching heavy towards defense and he has really appreciated the style of play and leadership that Garrison has contributed. “It’s a blessing to have G on the court, it’s like always having another coach out there. He has not only shown he can score, but what has impressed me the most is his ability to defend.” said Coach Wilson.  Garrison looks to be continuing another great season as he is averaging 22 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds and 4 steals per game. 

Garrison is hoping to continue playing basketball as he pursues his education to become a teacher and coach. “It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do, and I feel like it’s my calling”.  But for now, his focus is strictly on the rest of the district games ahead of his team as the Cougars take on state ranked #16 East Chambers this Friday at home. 

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Boys Scores

 Franklin HS Tournament

#17 Orangefield 54 Navasota 33 

Pete Ragusa led with 13 Pts, Zane Wrinkle had a double/double 10 points and 10 rebounds

#17 Orangefield 61 Manor New Tech 52 (Semi Final)

Jaden Scales 22 pts, 3 Rebs; Pete Ragusa 17 Pts 4 Rebs, 5 Asst; Zane Wrinkle 9 Pts 7 Rebs

Woodville HS Tournament

Vidor 67 Evadale 59 (Double OT)

Vidor– Zander Lindsey 26 Pts Bryce Loftin 25 Pts

Evadale– Jaden Gravis 18 pts, Warren Brewer 17 pts, and Gary Farr 15 pts

Vidor 68 Jasper 73 (OT)

Vidor- Bryce Loftin with 35 pts Zander Lindsey with 22 pts.

Vidor will take on Coldspring for 3^rd place on 12/29

Evadale 65 Kelly 54

Gary Farr with 20 pts, Anthony Pattarozzi 13 pts, and Devin Terrell 12 pts

Evadale will play against host Woodville on 12/29 at 12:00

Chester HS Tournament

Deweyville 51 Spurger 75

Girls Scores

Bill Tennison Memorial Tournament

Port Arthur Memorial 43 Orangefield 40 

OF- Harleigh Rawls 16 points, 3 rebounds, and a steal. Greenlea Oldham had 7 points 12 rebounds and a steal. Brianna Moore had 5 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Orangefield 36 vs Cleveland 21 

OF-Greenlea Oldham led the way with a double-double 14 points and 19 rebounds. Harleigh Rawls had 12 points, 3 assists, and 5 rebounds.

Vidor 40 vs Cleveland 20

Raegan Stephenson 14 points, Mia Robin 8 points 5 rebounds, Madison Powell & Carlie Abbott 7 points

Vidor 56 vs Warren 31

Raegan Stephenson 21 points, Madison Powell 14 points, Natalie Morrison 10 points.

Nice showing for the Lady Pirates as they go 3-1. Junior Raegan Stephenson was named All-Tourney Team.

Warren 29 vs Evadale 44 

Evadale 27 Port Arthur Memorial 55 

East Chambers Tournament

LCM 58 Woodville 34

Keylie Washburn 26 pts, Eden Frenzel 13 Pts

LCM 44 Tarkington 26

Keylie Washburn 22pts Mallory Russell 8 pts

LCM 41 Liberty 37

Keylie Washburn 20 Pts Mackenzie Clark 10 Pts

Chester HS Tournament

Deweyville 59 Spurger 22

Emilee Totino 28 Pts 8 Rebs, Presley Clark 7 Pts 5 Rebs, Jillian Thompson, and Adisyn Thompson both added 6 pts and 5 rebs each.

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Several area schools started tournament play today.

Boys

Franklin HS Tournament

#17 Orangefield 62 Caldwell 45

Pete Ragusa led with 32 points 3 assists 3 rebounds and 4 steals
while Zane Wrinkle added 11 points and 7 rebounds

#17 Orangefield 62 #6 CC London 50

Pete Ragusa 28 pts, rebs 3 steals

Brayden Parker 11 pts, 5 Rebs 3 assists 

Woodville HS Tournament

Vidor 79 Woodville JV 29

Vidor 79 Kelly 48

Vidor- Zander Lindsey with 27 pts 8 rebounds and Bryce Loftin with 21 pts 5 assists.

Vidor will play Evadale and Jasper 12/28

Jasper 67 Evadale 46

Evadale-Jaden Gravis led scoring with 17 pts.

Evadale will play Vidor and Kelly 12/28.

Girls

Bill Tennison Memorial Tournament

Orangefield 38 Vidor 40

Vidor– Raegan Stephenson 10 pts, Madison Powell 9 pts, and Laikyn Brodnax with 8 pts.
OF- Harleigh Rawls 20 Pts, 3 rebs. Greenlea Oldham 10 pts and 6 rebounds and a block. Bri Moore 6 pts.

Warren 40 vs PA Memorial 44

Cleveland 40 vs #5 Evadale 38

Vidor 44 vs PA Memorial 55
Vidor- Raegan Stephenson 20 pts.

#5 Evadale 44 vs Orangefield 47
OF– Greenlea Oldham 20 pts, 17 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. Harleigh Rawls 6 points, 2 assists, 3 steals and 6 rebounds. Ava Dyer 4 points and 11 rebounds. Sterling Richard 6 points, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 rebounds.

Warren 44 vs Cleveland 43

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