The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs boys basketball team delivered a strong performance Dec. 19-20 during the Nixon-Smiley Holiday Tournament, finishing second overall after two days of competitive play. On day one, the Mustangs opened the tournament with a 56– 42 win over Jourdanton, setting the tone with defensive pressure and unselfish offense. Nixon-Smiley then followed with a 65–50 victory over Waelder, maintaining tempo and sharing the ball effectively. On day two, the Mustangs faced tough competition from quality opponents. Nixon-Smiley fell to St. Joseph, 57–41, then battled in the Championship game, where they came up just short in a 51–47 loss to...

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