Lady Rebels edges Odessa High 43–42 in district opener
What happened: Legacy earned a 43–42 district win over Odessa on Friday, Jan. 9. The victory moved the Lady Rebels to 17–7 overall and 1–0 in district play, while Odessa High fell to 15–9 overall and 0–1 in district.
The big picture: Legacy started the game with a narrow 9–8 lead after the first quarter. Odessa bounced back in the second quarter, outscoring Legacy 20–16 to take a 28–25 lead at halftime. The teams stayed close in the third quarter, with Odessa maintaining a 33–28 advantage. Legacy rallied in the fourth quarter, outscoring Odessa 15–9 to secure the one-point win.
What’s next: Legacy will play Frenship (18–8 overall, 1–0 in district) in an away district matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m.