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Iredell edged by Jonesboro, 51-42

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The Iredell Lady Dragons remained within striking distance of the Jonesboro Lady Eagles late during the teams’ non-district bout Tuesday morning, standing only three points behind (31-28) heading i

Bosque County basketball scores and schedules

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Meridian • The Meridian Yellow Jackets went 0-2 last week, falling to the Texas Waco Wind, 47-43 Tuesday, before being defeated by the Dawson Eagles, 39-37 (OT) Friday. • The Meridian Lady Jackets went 0-1 last week, after being defeated by the Waco Live Oak Classical Falcons, 53-22 Tuesday.

Yellow Jackets battle Eagles to narrow OT loss

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The Meridian Yellow Jackets stormed out to an 18-3 first-quarter lead versus the Dawson Eagles Friday (Dec. 11), only to find themselves locked in a defensive slugfest for much of the final three quarters, a blow-for-blow which the latter ultimately came away with, 39-37 in overtime.

Lady Jackets struggle in loss to Lady Falcons, 53-22

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The Meridian Lady Jackets will look to rebound after falling to the Waco Live Oak Classical School Lady Falcons, 53-22 in a nondistrict matchup Tuesday evening (Dec.8). While the final score may not have favored Meridian, Head Girls’ Basketball Coach Joshua Reese said his squad refused to stop battling throughout the contest.