The Buffs struggled through a tight first half, eventually falling short in a comeback bid to Lubbock Christian, 47-45, in the championship round.
 

Adam Bailey led the Buffs, averaging 23 points per game, as they extended their overall season record to 7-1. Jeremy Robbins averaged 10 points per game over the 3-game span.

Earlier on Thursday, the boys defeated Meadow, 61-45, and had an easy time with the Seminole JV squad, taking a 73-56 win on Saturday in the second round of play.

“It was a good tournament for us,” said Buffs’ Head Coach Terry McDonald. “We just couldn’t get anything going in the first half against Lubbock Christian. We shot only 32 percent from the field and 46 percent at the line.”

The Buffs will next play at home against Grady on Tuesday night.

The Forsan Lady Buffs also made it to the final round of play in the tournament where they took on O’Donnell. However, they were unable to bring their record to .500, losing 50-26.

The ladies did improve their record to 4-6 on the year as they beat Meadow and host Borden County in the first two rounds of play.

“We are really playing well as a team and are beginning to trust each other,” said Lady Buffs Head Coach Robert Hillger. “We have been developing an attitude of putting our teammates ahead of ourselves and doing things for the betterment of the team as a whole. It is really beginning to show in how they are playing.”

Leading the Lady Buffs was Amanda Longorio, who came away averaging nearly 13 points and 11 rebounds per game. Tori Gauer also stepped up her game, averaging 11.3 points while pulling down 14 total boards and collecting eight steals.

Sandi Golleher chipped in 23 points and 18 rebounds total for the tournament.

The ladies will also play at home Tuesday night against Grady.

Junior varsity action will begin at 4 pm at Buffalo Gym.