Lady Rangers win at Coastal Bend, Rangers lose at Navarro

The Lady Rangers got a clutch conference road victory March 17 against Coastal Bend College while the Rangers lost on the road to Navarro College.

LADY RANGERS 86, COASTAL BEND 79

The Lady Rangers got a needed conference victory over the Lady Cougars, 86-79, evening up KC's Region XIV record at 6-6.

KC had five players in double figures with Jada Hood nailing eight three-pointers in the contest.

Hood led all scorers with 28 points, Vianey Galvan scored 13, Tara Green had 12  and Hannah Narvaez scored 10 points.

Green earned a double-double by adding 10 rebounds.

The Lady Rangers play at home Saturday, March' 20, against Blinn College. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. in Masters Gymnasium.

NAVARRO 78, RANGERS 60

The Rangers got behind early against a scrappy Navarro College team and were never able to catch up, losing 78-60, in Corsicana.

Navarro built a 47-25 lead by halftime, and although the Rangers made up some ground in the second half, KC just couldn't chip away at the lead enough to make a difference.

The Rangers were hindered with 18 turnovers with the Bulldogs scoring 23 points off KC turnovers.

Akol Mawein (Navarro) led all scorers with 20 points with four other Bulldogs in double figures. Jules Moor scored 15 points, Drue Drinon had 14, Jaylen Harrison scored 11 and Edward Manuel had 10 points.

KC was led in scoring by Dantwan Grimes with 11 points with Paul Otieno and Godwin Illumoka each scoring 10.

The Rangers are on the road again Saturday, March 20, to play Coastal Bend College. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. in Beeville.