Over winter break, the MHS boys basketball team competed in the Whataburger Classic in Haltom CIty. This tournament is one of the best around and some of the best high schools in the area participate.
In their first game against Plano West, the Tigers fell short 73-40. Jabbare Simpson led the way with 11 points, the only player in double figures. Senior Ty Morrison followed behind in 8 points.
The Tigers rebounded with a 53-51 win over home team Haltom. Jabbare Simpson and Ty Morrison scored 20 and 14 points, respectively. Hassan Ridgeway and junior Matt Michalski had 5 points each.
Success did not last for long with a 56-52 loss against Justin Northwest. Senior Graham Davis had 13 points and sophomore George Baltimore had 10.
The Tigers went 1-2 in the tournament. District play began after the break.