Scots to Face Texas High in Playoffs

February 19, 2018November 15, 2019 Todd Jorgenson 0 Comments Alex Staffaroni, Cade Wagner, District 15-5A, Finn Corwin, Forney basketball, Forney Jackrabbits, Highland Park basketball, Highland Park Scots, UIL boys basketball playoffs

After defeating Forney, Finn Corwin and Highland Park will begin their playoff run on Tuesday against Texas High. (Photo: Chris McGathey)

Highland Park’s second win over Forney this season also earned the Scots the second playoff seed from District 15-5A.

After defeating the Jackrabbits in a tiebreaker game on Friday, HP will meet Texarkana Texas High in the bi-district round of the Class 5A Region II playoffs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lobo Coliseum in Longview.

In Friday’s game, Finn Corwin scored 22 points to pace the Scots (22-10), who pulled away for their fourth straight victory following a seesaw first half. Cade Wagner added 14 points and Alex Staffaroni tallied 11. HP and Forney were tied in the 15-5A standings after the regular season.

The high-scoring Tigers (15-11) have won three straight games and finished third in District 16-5A during the regular season.