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A resilient Rice boys basketball squad fiercely battled playoff-bound Palmer (16-7) until the visitors pulled away for a 58–36 District 18-3A victory on Feb. 6.

Palmer (17-16) vs Troy (21-15) Feb. 16 at Groesbeck, 6:30pm

Adjustments based on school enrollments prompts the University Interscholastic League to alter the state landscape every two years. Sometimes it results in teams changing classifications, though the powers-that-be in Austin strive for competitive balance.

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Palmer (15-7) eked out a thrilling 60-59 triumph over arch-rival Scurry-Rosser, at home on Tuesday. In the process, they managed to stay in a first-place tie with Keene (25-4).

Davis, Owen, De La Garza named top three players

How a team finishes is the payoff for months of practice and the homestretch of district games.

Lions 7-1 in last eight; second place showdown Tuesday