ROUND ROCK — The Hutto Hippos boys varsity basketball team fell 59-50 to the Vista Ridge Rangers on Friday, Feb. 7, officially eliminating them from postseason contention. Hutto needed to win out and have Vandegrift lose its final two games to keep its playoff hopes alive.
The Hippos got off to a slow start, scoring just eight points in the first quarter and trailing 13-8 at the end of the period. They battled back in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 18-16 after a layup from senior guard Jacob Bell.
Vista Ridge responded with a 5-0 run to extend its lead to 23-16, but a three-pointer from Landyn Rosow and free throws from Bell and junior guard Malachi Hilby brought Hutto within one at halftime, 25-24.
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