Photo credit: MISD Athletic Director – Wes Torres

What happened: Legacy battled closely against Lubbock-Cooper on Tuesday, Nov. 28, in a non-conference home game. The Rebels stayed even with the Pirates at 8–8 in the first quarter and trailed by just three at halftime, 19–16. They fought through the second half but fell 60–58 in a hard-fought contest. The loss moved the Rebels to 0-2 for the season.

Go deeper: Legacy showed strong effort on both ends of the floor. J’Varion Starling led the team with 14 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Tristine Turner added 9 points and three assists per game, while JuQuan Harris contributed four steals, and Jett Swing added a block. The Rebels competed with discipline, hustled for rebounds, and maintained pressure defensively, keeping the game close until the final possession.

The big picture: Despite the loss, Midland Legacy displayed growth and resilience. The team averages 44 points, 27 rebounds, 10 assists, nine steals, and six blocks per game, showing strong fundamentals and potential for the rest of the season.

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What’s next: Legacy will face Lubbock Coronado on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in an away non-conference matchup, aiming to build on the lessons from the Lubbock-Cooper game and continue their development.

Final stats and box score information found on MaxPreps.