New Summerfield High School on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 –
The Timpson Bears Varsity Basketball Team fell to the Cushing Bearkats by a 59-58 score in a UIL Area Playoff Elimination game.
Timpson trailed 11-2 points at the end of the first stanza. The Bears outscored the Bearkats by a 28-16 margin to take a 30-27 lead into the locker room at the halftime intermission.
Cushing outpaced Timpson 15-9 during the third quarter and they took a 42-39 advantage into the final period.
Timpson’s season saw them finish with a 11-10 record. They were the third seed representative from District 23 2A. The Bears were led by Terry Bussey with 18 points. Other Bears in double figures were Hunter Tipton 11, Donovan Crocket and LT Washington each scored ten points.
Cushing will move on to the UIL Regional Quarterfinals with a 18-7 record. They are the third seed representing District 21. They were led by Deuce Garrett with 19 points.
