The Belton JV Tigers suffered a heartbreaking 58-60 loss to the Manor Mustangs in a high-stakes overtime battle. Despite a gritty performance, the Tigers were unable to hold off the Mustangs in the final minutes of extra time. Hunter Hurst led the offensive charge for Belton, putting up an impressive 22 points and keeping the Tigers in contention throughout the night. He was supported by David McCallum, who contributed 11 points and dominated the boards with a stellar rebounding performance that provided Belton with numerous second-chance opportunities.

While the Tigers played with immense heart, the game ultimately came down to execution during the closing moments. Belton had several opportunities to secure the win in regulation and overtime but struggled to capitalize on key possessions. Moving forward, the team remains focused on growth; the Belton Tigers plan to emphasize finishing games under pressure during their upcoming practices. They look forward to refining their late-game strategy and returning to the court even stronger for their next matchup.