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February 7, 2012

Lady Rams win season finale, 51-31; Rams stay in first place after 64-52 victory

Anonymous Mineral Wells Index The Mineral Wells Index Tue Feb 07, 2012, 10:43 PM CST

Mineral Wells High School basketball teams swept Lake Worth Tuesday night in District 7-3A action as the Lady Rams rolled to a 51-31 win over the Lady Frogs in the season finale, and the Rams stay atop the district standings after a 64-52 victory over the Bullfrogs.

Matt Tincher led the Rams (7-1) with 20 points while grabbing 12 rebounds, and Hunter Fincher added 11 points. MWHS forward Mikevin Singletary finished with a game-high 16 rebounds.

Niya Benavides scored 15 points to lead the Lady Rams (3-7), with Megan Powell adding 13.

In sub-varsity action, the Rams junior varsity fell, 60-57, while the freshmen boys won, 58-32.

The Lady Rams JV cruised to a 30-17 win, while the Lady Rams freshman team blew out Lake Worth, 49-22.

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