Photos by Ray Jackson
December 8, 2021 - The Tenaha Tigers opened up their season beating the Carthage Bulldogs on Friday, December 3rd.
The Tigers led all four quarters with Senior Trindon Claiborne leading his team with 19 points and Senior Jeremy Evans leading the team with 11 rebounds. The sophomores Ja'Tyrian Moore scored 13 points and Kamarion Ross with 10 points.
"With only 4 days of practice, I am very proud of my players and how they executed the game plan," said Head Coach Kadrian Bryant. "My seniors are great leaders and the underclassmen have a bright future ahead. They are disciplined, my coaching staff is very positive and we look forward to a great season."
Bryant graduated from Carthage High School in 2003. He was inducted in the Carthage Hall of Honor in 2019 still holding the school record of 50 points scored in 1 game. This is Coach Bryant's first year at Tenaha coming from being the Head Basketball coach at 5A North Forney High School.
"This has been an adjustment for me, but I am excited to be home closer to my family." It was an honor coaching against my hometown. They are a very talented group," added Coach Bryant.
The Tigers will play in the Zavalla tournament December 9-11 and travel to La Poyner on Tuesday, December 14th.
