What happened: Legacy dropped a close 31–28 district home game to the Permian Lady Panthers on Thursday, Jan. 22. The loss moves the Lady Rebels to 19–9 overall and 3–2 in district play, while Permian improves to 26–5 overall and 4–1 in district.

The big picture: Permian pulled ahead early, outscoring Legacy 13–5 in the first quarter. The Lady Rebels kept pace in the second quarter but still trailed 15–9 at halftime. In the third, both teams traded baskets, and Permian maintained a slim lead. Legacy battled in the fourth but could not overcome the deficit, finishing just three points behind at 31–28.

What’s next: Legacy will return home to host Odessa in a district matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 27, with tipoff scheduled for 6 p.m. The Lady Broncos enter at 15–12 overall and 0–4 in district.

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