By Michael Adams
Austin Sports Journal
A local team’s season came to an end while two programs celebrated state championships Thursday at the UIL boys basketball state tournament at the Alamodome.
Fayetteville falls in state final
Fayetteville’s incredible season ended Thursday morning as Turkey Valley defeated the Lions 66-48 in the Class 1A Division I state championship game.
The Lions stayed within striking distance early, trailing just 15-11 after the first quarter, but Turkey Valley used a strong second quarter to create separation and never trailed in the game.
Turkey Valley controlled the paint throughout the contest, scoring 42 points inside while building a lead that grew to as many as 27 points in the fourth quarter.
Corbin Taylor led Turkey Valley with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Kanyon Taylor added 18 points and eight rebounds.
Fayetteville was led by Mason Fenhaus with 18 points and Jack Schley with 15 points.
Despite the loss, Fayetteville capped a strong season with a 32-7 record and a trip to the state championship game.
Box score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Valley | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 66 |
| Fayetteville | 11 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 48 |
Turkey Valley (31-4): Corbin Taylor 26, Kanyon Taylor 18, Carson Tucker 13, Damian Valdes 9.
Fayetteville (32-7): Mason Fenhaus 18, Jack Schley 15, Kasen Kocian 8, Kole Schmitt 7.
Jayton repeats as state champions
Jayton successfully defended its Class 1A Division II title Thursday afternoon, defeating Kennard 78-45 to repeat as state champions.
After leading 29-18 at halftime, Jayton pulled away in the second half behind a dominant third quarter and extended the lead to as many as 37 points late in the game.
Sean Stanaland led Jayton with 28 points and 15 rebounds, while Colt Gentry added 25 points and eight rebounds. Dayton Bleiker chipped in 11 points as Jayton shot nearly 47 percent from the field.
Kennard was led by Devante Toliver with 15 points and Deuce Harrell with 14 points.
Box score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayton | 15 | 14 | 23 | 26 | 78 |
| Kennard | 10 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 46 |
Jayton (30-3): Sean Stanaland 28, Colt Gentry 25, Dayton Bleiker 11, Bode Ham 5, Tucker Scott 4.
Kennard (28-11): Devante Toliver 15, Deuce Harrell 14, Damari Toliver 8, Ashton Kammer 8.
Panhandle survives close finish
Panhandle captured the Class 2A Division II state championship with a 61-58 victory over San Augustine.
Panhandle built an early lead and controlled much of the game before San Augustine rallied late in the fourth quarter to make it a one-possession contest.
Caden Armes led Panhandle with 17 points, while Cooper Brinkley and Luke Schmucker added 11 points each.
San Augustine was paced by Max Renfro with 22 points and D’adrian Renfro with 14 points.
Panhandle finished the season 27-6.
Box score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle | 17 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 61 |
| San Augustine | 8 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 58 |
Panhandle (27-6): Caden Armes 17, Cooper Brinkley 11, Luke Schmucker 11, Broxton Robinson 9, Landen Andrews 9, Jacob Herzberg 4.
San Augustine (24-6): Max Renfro 22, D’adrian Renfro 14, Tymorian Cartwright 9, Joshua Roland 7, Javarris Barnes 4, Demarcus Porter 2.
Lipan gets revenge, captures second title in three years
Lipan finished what it started a year ago.
The Indians avenged last season’s state championship loss to Martin’s Mill, defeating the Mustangs 47-34 in the UIL Class 2A Division I state final Friday night at the Alamodome.
The victory gives Lipan its second state championship in the past three seasons and caps a dominant 40-1 campaign.
Lipan controlled the game from the start, jumping out to a 10-4 lead after the first quarter and building a 20-8 halftime advantage. The Indians never trailed and led for more than 31 minutes of game time.
Martin’s Mill briefly cut the deficit to two points late in the third quarter, but Lipan responded with a dominant fourth quarter, outscoring the Mustangs 22-11 while converting a perfect 16-of-16 free throws down the stretch to seal the championship.
Court Gaylor led a balanced Lipan attack with 16 points, while Evan Lott and Darius Steed each added 11 as the Indians closed the season in emphatic fashion.
Box score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipan | 10 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 47 |
| Martin’s Mill | 4 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 34 |
Lipan (40-1): Court Gaylor 16, Evan Lott 11, Darius Steed 8, Billy Smith 6, Levi Mason 4, Brayden Harrison 2.
Martin’s Mill (35-5): Archer Schneider 8, Ryder Marsh 8, Travis Baber 5, Jack Milligan 4, Lex Coker 3, Cooper Wright 3, Sawyer Moore 3.
Thursday’s top performances
Sean Stanaland, Jayton: 28 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, game’s most valuable player
Colt Gentry, Jayton: 25 points, 8 rebounds
Caden Armes, Panhandle: 17 points, game’s most valuable player
Max Renfro, San Augustine: 22 points
Corbin Taylor, Turkey Valley: 26 points, 10 rebounds, game’s most valuable player
Kanyon Taylor, Turkey Valley: 18 points, 8 rebounds
Mason Fenhaus, Fayetteville: 18 points
Jack Schley, Fayetteville: 15 points
Court Gaylor, Lipan: 16 points, 7 rebounds, game’s most valuable player
Evan Lott, Lipan: 11 points, 4 rebounds
Darius Steed, Lipan: 8 points, 9 rebounds
Archer Schneider, Martin’s Mill: 8 points, 4 rebounds
Ryder Marsh, Martin’s Mill: 8 points, 6 rebounds
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