Senators’ Lawson propels Norris past Jacksboro


Norris’ Colton Lawson scored 41 points against Jacks- boro last Thursday night. (photo:Dwane Wilder )
Norris Middle School basketball player Colton Lawson nearly outscored Jacksboro single-handedly Thursday night.

Lawson tallied 41 points to lead the Senators to a 63-43 victory at home.

Bentley Ellis also reached double figures with 14 points, while Cooper Downs chipped in eight for Norris. The Senators led 17-11 after the first quarter.

Lawson started hot, scoring 11 points in the opening frame.

He and Downs, who hit a pair of 3-pointers, accounted for all of Norris’ first-quarter offense.

Lawson added seven points in the second quarter, eight in the third, and 15 in the final period.

He finished with six 3-pointers, helping Norris outscore Jacksboro 32-20 in the second half.



Lady Senators Fall

The Norris Middle School girls basketball team fell to Jacksboro 49-12 at home Thursday night.

Avery Goehring led the Lady Senators with five points.

Addison Willoughby and Addie Blevins scored three points each.

Jayden Mooney added one point.