Silsbee Too Much for the Spartans in Season Finale

Silsbee proved to have too much firepower for Scarborough as they pulled away in the second half to beat the Spartans, 94-56 in Friday night's Area play-off game.  The Spartans trailed by 10 at halftime, but the Silsbee lead snowballed throughout the second half.  Silsbee (28-5) moves on to face Wheatley in the Regional Quarter-finals.

The Spartans, who end their season with a 23-10 record, were led in scoring by Jorge Martinez, 14, Quinton Hudson, 10 and Jonathan Garcia-Loza, 9.  All five Spartan seniors, including Martinez and Garcia-Loza, scored in their final high school game. You can see the full boxscore here.

Spartans Play-off Central- Game #2 vs. Silsbee

Everything you need to know about the Spartans play-off game Friday against the Silsbee Tigers, who finished the regular season first in District 24-4A.  Friday's game is scheduled to tip-off at 7 pm at Channelview High School.

PLEASE NOTE:  The game will be held at Bill Neal Gym, which is across the street from the high school.  The gym is in front of the football stadium.

HOW DID THE SPARTANS GET HERE?

Scarborough (23-9) finished the regular season in third place in District 22-4A.  They knocked off La Grange, 68-64 in Tuesday's Bi-District contest.

WHO IS WHO FOR THE SPARTANS? 

Number, Player, Class, Height

2, Jorge Martinez, Sr., 5'9"
3, Quinton Hudson, Fr., 6'1"
5, Hunter Janacek, Jr., 6'4"
10, Daryl Samuel, Sr., 5'10"
11, Tahj Parrish, Fr., 5'10"
15, Jonathan Garcia Loza, Sr., 6'3"
21, Devon Brumley, Sr., 6'1"
23, Jonathan Crew, Jr., 6'2"
34, Damani Wheeler, Fr., 6'0"

Season Statistics for the Spartans

HOW DID SILSBEE GET HERE?

With a 27-5 record, Silsbee is ranked #10 in the state.  After winning District 24-4A, they knocked off Huffman-Hargrave in the Bi-District round of the play-offs.

WHO'S WHO FOR SILSBEE?

#3, Michael Williams, Senior
#4, Bruce Newton, Sophomore
#5, Sedrick Spearman, Junior
#10, Trajan Harris, Sophomore
#11, Dontre Thomas, Junior
#12, Tre Lowe, Freshman
#14, Rick Maze, Junior
#23, Tre Grubbs, Junior
#30, Jaden Bass, Freshman
#32, Kolten Mackey, Sophomore
#33, Kalon Barnes, Freshman
#34, Luke Tanton, Junior
#40, Adonis Thomas, Freshman

WHAT'S AT STAKE?

The winner of Friday's game advances to the Region III Quarter-finals next week.  They will face the winner of the Cleveland/Wheatley game.

WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE GAME?

Mike Sanchez will be providing the play-by-play of the game online through SETXsports. Follow his Twitter feed for more information.  

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT SILSBEE BASKETBALL HISTORY

This season marks Silsbee's 11th consecutive post-season appearance.  Over that period, the Tigers have claimed seven district titles, won 27 play-off games and advanced to the state tournament twice.
Needless to say, as a basketball program, Silsbee's accomplishments dwarf Scarborough's.  However, you never know what will happen on the basketball court.

Get to Know the Spartans

Here's a unique way to get to know the team that won the first basketball play-off game in Scarborough history.  The school is using its instagram page to carry out a trivia contest today. Questions will be asked throughout the day about players on the team.

If you're not a student of the school, you can't win any prizes.  However, it is a chance to get to know the Spartans before Friday's game against Silsbee.  Check out the contest here.

Spartans vs. Silsbee, Friday Night in Channelview

Scarborough's Area Round play-off game vs. Silsbee is scheduled for Friday night, February 27 at 7 pm at Channelview High School. Silsbee (27-5) is ranked #10 in the state.

Information on accessing live audio of the game will be available via SETXsports.com.  Mike Sanchez will be behind the microphone.

Janacek's Big Shot Leads Spartans to First Play-off Victory

Big shot from @hunterjanacek @ScarborHS pic.twitter.com/dyjfvmxim9
— Martin Wall (@bballmwall) February 25, 2015

A three-point shot by Hunter Janacek with less than 40 seconds remaining (pictured above) gave Scarborough (23-9) a lead they would not relinquish as they knocked off La Grange, 68-64 Tuesday night in the bi-district round of the play-offs.  The win is the first basketball play-off win in Scarborough's history* (as best as our research can determine).

Scarborough next faces Silsbee at a time and place still to be determined in the Area Round of the post-season.

@bballmwall @ScarborHS you know 😏 nice hand off by Q and better screen from Slim! #Round2
— Hunter Janacek (@hunterjanacek) February 25, 2015

Janacek, a junior, scored 15 of the Spartans' 20 points in the fourth quarter.  He repeatedly forced the action against La Grange's guards, drawing numerous fouls, and hitting the resulting free throws. Janacek ended the game 14 of 15 (eight of nine in the final quarter) at the charity stripe. Two of La Grange's guards fouled out as a result of their attempts to contain Janacek.

Just prior to Janacek's shot, La Grange lost possession of the ball when a foul called against Scarborough was overturned.  One official called a blocking foul on Spartan freshmen Quentin Hudson when he was involved in a collision with a Leopard player driving to the basket.

Hudson's foul would have resulted in two free throws for La Grange, who was in the double bonus. However, after a brief discussion between two of the three officials, the blocking foul was overruled, and a player control foul was assessed to the La Grange player.  Janacek's shot followed directly after this sequence of events.

Hudson was the leader of the Spartans offense through the first three quarters, when he registered 20 of his 23 points. Janacek finished the contest with 24 points. Senior Jonathan Garcia-Loza also reached double digits with 11 points.

Unofficial Box Score

Spartans Play-off Central- Game #1 vs. La Grange

Everything you need to know about the Spartans play-off game tonight against the La Grange Leopards, who finished second in District 21-4A. The game tips off at 7 pm at Morton Ranch High School. 

HOW DID THE SPARTANS GET HERE? The Spartans made the play-offs by finishing third in District 22-4A with a 7-5 record.  Their over-all record is 22-9.  Season results.

WHO IS WHO FOR THE SPARTANS? 

Number, Player, Class, Height

2, Jorge Martinez, Sr., 5'9"
3, Quinton Hudson, Fr., 6'1"
5, Hunter Janacek, Jr., 6'4"
10, Daryl Samuel, Sr., 5'10"
11, Tahj Parrish, Fr., 5'10"
15, Jonathan Garcia Loza, Sr., 6'3"
21, Devon Brumley, Sr., 6'1"
23, Jonathan Crew, Jr., 6'2"
34, Damani Wheeler, Fr., 6'0"

Season statistics for the Spartans

WHAT IF THE SPARTANS WIN?

With a win, Scarborough advances to the Area Round of the play-offs.  Their opponent would be Silsbee, ranked #10 in the state.

WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE GAME? 

The contest will be broadcast and streamed online by a station in LaGrange.

I'M JUST JUMPING ON THE SPARTANS BANDWAGON.  WHERE CAN I READ MORE ABOUT THE TEAM?

Season preview on the team

Spartans on KHOU Houston by Daniel Gotera

Spartans in the Houston Chronicle by Angel Verdejo

Spartans knock off Wheatley

Spartans take third in Hempstead Christmas Classic

Spartans to be Sent Off in Style on Tuesday

When the Scarborough Spartans depart for their first play-off game in a decade Tuesday, the school and community will be there to give them a supportive shove.  The Spartans (22-9) are scheduled to leave the campus at 2:30 on Tuesday afternoon, and a send off is planned for the team.

Spartans Week #15

Scarborough knocked off Washington last week to clinch third place in District 22-4A and their first play-off berth in a decade.  The Spartans head to the post-season with a 22-9 record.

This week's games:

Tuesday, February 24 vs. La Grange, 7:00, Morton Ranch High School (Radio Broadcast Link)

TBA, Second Round Game February 27 or 28 vs. Silsbee or Huffman-Hargrave

Full schedule and results

The Spartan Fan Buses are Ready

What to go to the basketball playoff game on Tues? Ride the Fan bus. ticket $2 and ticket to game $4! Total cost $6. pic.twitter.com/P4f4uauwlp
— ScarboroughHS (@ScarborHS) February 20, 2015

Scarborough High School is making it easy for students to support the basketball team at next week's play-off game.  According to the above tweet, the Spartan Fan Bus will be transporting students to the game on Tuesday against La Grange.

The game will be held at 7 pm at Morton Ranch High School in Katy. If you can't make it to the game, a LaGrange radio station is slated to broadcast the contest.

2014-15 Spartans Roster

Number, Player, Class, Height

2, Jorge Martinez, Sr., 5'9"
3, Quinton Hudson, Fr., 6'1"
5, Hunter Janacek, Jr., 6'4"
10, Daryl Samuel, Sr., 5'10"
11, Tahj Parrish, Fr., 5'10"
15, Jonathan Garcia Loza, Sr., 6'3"
21, Devon Brumley, Sr., 6'1"
23, Jonathan Crew, Sr., 6'2"
34, Damani Wheeler, Fr., 6'0"

Spartans Play-off Game Scheduled for Tuesday in Katy

The details of Scarborough's 1st Round play-off game have been determined.  The Spartans will play La Grange on Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 at Morton Ranch High School in Katy. You can hear a broadcast of the game (from LaGrange) here.

Spartans in the Play-offs!!!

Scarborough knocked off Washington 60-58 on Wednesday to clinch their first play-off berth in a decade.  With the win, the Spartans end the regular season with a 22-9 over-all record.

Next Up?  Tuesday, February 24, vs. La Grange in the play-offs- Morton Ranch High School, 7:00

Meanwhile in District 21-4A, Part III

District 21-4A wrapped up their regular season Tuesday night.  Three play-off spots from the district have been decided.  Fourth place will be determined on Friday when Bellville faces Giddings in a tie-breaker game.

1st Round Play-off Matchups

#1 Navasota vs. Scarborough, Washington or Worthing

#2 La Grange vs. Scarborough, Washington or Worthing

#3 Caldwell vs. Wheatley

#4 Bellville or Giddings vs. Sterling

It Comes Down to Wednesday for the Spartans

NOTE: If, like me, you can't make it to Wednesday's game, there is a chance that live scoring of the contest might be provided on the MaxPreps website. If that doesn't happen, Scarborough Coach Martin Wall tweets out game results on his Twitter feed.

The Spartans take the floor tomorrow night with another chance to clinch the school's first play-off berth in ten years.  The Wednesday game against Washington is slated to begin at 6 pm at The Pavilion. With a win, Scarborough (6-5, 21-9) clinches third place in their district.  In that case, they would likely play La Grange in the first round of the post-season next week.

A loss Wednesday will put the Spartans in a three-way tie for third place with Washington and Worthing.  In this case, a tie-breaker would be needed to determine the district's final two post-season representatives.

Current Standings

Sterling-11-0 (clinched 1st place)

Wheatley-8-4 (clinched 2nd place)

Scarborough-6-5

Worthing-6-6

Washington-5-6

Kashmere-4-8

Furr-0-11

Spartans Week #14

Last week was only the second losing week of the season for the Spartans.  They fell to Sterling on Wednesday and Worthing on Saturday.  The Spartans, who have not lost three games in a row this season, enter their regular season finale with a 6-5 district record (21-9) over-all.

This Week's Schedule:

Wednesday, February 18 vs. Washington, 6:00, The Pavilion #District Game

TBA, There is the possibility that later in the week, the Spartans will play a tiebreaker game(s) to qualify for the play-offs.

Full Schedule and Results

Spartans Fall into Third Place Tie with Worthing

According to the Chronicle website, Scarborough fell to Worthing, 68-62 Saturday night.  The loss drops the Spartans (6-5, 21-9) into a third place tie with Worthing heading into the final week of the season.

Scarborough clinches a play-off berth with a win in their finale Wednesday.  A loss in that game will force them into a tie-breaker scenario, necessitating additional game(s) next weekend.

Next Up?  Wednesday, February 18 vs. Washington, 6:00 at The Pavilion.

A Feast for 22-4A Basketball Lovers at The Pavilion

The Houston ISD Athletic Department has provided a Valentine's Day treat for lovers of 22-4A basketball today.  The district's three games will be played as part of a triple-header at The Pavilion beginning at 2:30. The three teams (Scarborough, Worthing, and Washington) battling for the district's two remaining play-off spots are scheduled to play Saturday.

The Schedule:

Washington vs. Sterling (2:30)
Kashmere vs. Furr (4:00)
Scarborough vs. Worthing (5:30)

District Standings

Sterling-10-0 (clinched district title)
Wheatley-7-4 (clinched play-off berth)
Scarborough-6-4
Worthing-5-5
Washington-5-5
Kashmere-3-8
Furr-0-10

Meanwhile in District 21-4A, Part II

The big District 21-4A basketball game tonight is slated to take place in Caldwell, Texas when La Grange and Caldwell battle for second place in the district.  La Grange (6-2) currently sits in second place in the district one game ahead of Caldwell. Teams from District 21-4A will face District 21-4A's representatives in the first round of the play-offs.

Current 21-4A Standings

Navasota- 8-0
La Grange- 6-2
Caldwell- 5-3
Bellville- 3-5
Giddings- 2-6
Smithville- 0-8

Spartans Fall to Sterling, Drop Out of Second Place

Scarborough fell to Sterling (ranked second in Texas), 78-57 on Wednesday night.  The loss dropped the Spartans into third place in District 22-4A with two games remaining.  Scarborough (6-4, 21-8) needs at least one win in their final two games to clinch the school's first play-off berth in 10 years.

Remaining Games

Saturday, February 14, vs. Worthing, 5:30, The Pavilion

Wednesday, February 18, vs. Washington, 6:00, The Pavilion

Current 22-4A Standings

Sterling-10-0 (clinched district title)
Wheatley-7-4 (clinched play-off berth)
Scarborough-6-4
Worthing-5-5
Washington-5-5
Kashmere-3-8
Furr-0-10

Spartans Magic Number is Two

With just nine days left in the regular season, Scarborough's magic number to make the play-offs for the first time in ten years is TWO.  Following is a breakdown.

Current standings in 22-4A (Top Four teams qualify for the play-offs)

Sterling- 9-0
Scarborough-6-3
Wheatley-6-4
Worthing-5-5
Washington-4-5
Kashmere-3-7
Furr-0-9

If Scarborough beats either Worthing this Saturday or Washington on February 18, they clinch a spot. Also, if Scarborough beats Sterling tomorrow, and Worthing or Washington loses one of their final games, the Spartans are in the post-season.

Never Seen Again- Real Grace Reflection #8

Here is a short reflection on LOMT's 2015 theme, REAL GRACE.

Never Seen Again

Never to be seen again
Transported far away
Deleted, gone  beyond all space
Until eternity

Far past the east and west
Out where, the satellites lose track

He takes our sins and loses them
And they aren't coming back.

Spartans Week #13

Last week included one win and one loss for the Spartans(6-3, 21-7).  They fell to Wheatley on Wednesday and knocked off Kashmere on Saturday.

This week's schedule:

Wedesday, February 11 vs. Sterling, 5:30, The Pavilion #District Game (Sterling is currently ranked #2 in Texas in 4A)

Saturday, February 14 vs. Worthing, 5:30, The Pavilion #District Game

With three regular season games remaining, Scarborough is on the brink of clinching its first play-off berth in 10 years.

A win over Worthing on Saturday or Washington (2/18) assures them a spot.

Also, a Spartan win over Sterling Wednesday combined with one loss by Worthing or Washington sews up a post-season spot for Scarborough.

Full Schedule and Results

For more information, visit the team's website

Spartans knock off Kashmere

Scarborough, lost three starters to fouls in Saturday night's game, but held on to beat Kashmere, 80-68.  With the win, the Spartans improve to 6-3 in district, 21-7 over-all.

Next up for Scarborough?  Wednesday vs. Sterling at The Pavilion at 5:30.

Meanwhile in District 21-4A

Thanks to Jeff Wick the Sports Editor of the Fayette County Record, I've been able to cobble together the current standings in District 21-4A.  Why am I posting this seemingly random information here?

Districts 21 and 22 are scheduled to met in the first round of the play-offs when they begin in late February.  Therefore, Scarborough (possibly) and their district mates will face the top teams from District 21 in the post-season.

Navasota (6-0) *Currently ranked 11th in the state in 4A
La Grange (5-1)
Caldwell (3-3)
Bellville (2-4)
Giddings (2-4)
Smithville (0-6)

Where are these schools in relation to Scarborough?  Check out this customized map.

Spartans Fall to Wheatley

Scarborough lost to Wheatley Wednesday evening, 60-41.  The Spartans remain in second place in District 22-4A; however, their district record fell to 5-3 (20-7, over-all).

Next up for the Spartans? They face Kashmere Saturday at 4 pm at The Pavilion.

Spartans Week #12

The Spartans (5-2, 20-6) only had one game last week, a win over Furr on Wednesday.  However, the team was mentioned on television and in the Houston Chronicle making for an eventful seven days.

This week's schedule:

Wednesday, February 4, vs. Wheatley, 4:30, Barnett Fieldhouse #District Game

Saturday, February 7 vs. Kashmere, 4:00, The Pavilion #District Game

Full Schedule and Results

For more information, visit the team's website

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