Motley knocks off reigning state champ to claim Area gold ball 68–44

  • MOTLEY WINS The Motley County Matadors defeated the Balmorhea Bears Thursday night 68-44 to advance to the quarterfinals round of the playoffs. They face Jayton Friday, Nov. 26 in Idalou at 6 p.m. and will be the home team. | COURTNEY MENDOLA
    MOTLEY WINS The Motley County Matadors defeated the Balmorhea Bears Thursday night 68-44 to advance to the quarterfinals round of the playoffs. They face Jayton Friday, Nov. 26 in Idalou at 6 p.m. and will be the home team. | COURTNEY MENDOLA

    Thursday night in a little town northwest of Big Spring called Lenorah, which has school called Grady, Motley County and Balmorhea faced off in the Area playoffs.

    It was the second consecutive year for the two teams to meet in the postseason, and last year, the Bears won en route to the 1A Division II state title. That was in the regional final and ended with Balmorhea on top 36–30. Thursday night’…