Buffs Schedule
1/16 @ LaGrange (L: 64-41)
1/20 @ Smithville (L: 50-38)
1/23 Columbus (W: 59-56)
1/27 Sealy (W: 67-65)
1/30 @ Bellville F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
2/3 LaGrange F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
2/6 Smithville F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
2/10 @ Columbus F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
2/13 @ Sealy F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
2/17 Bellville F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
(Parent's Night 2/6/09 vs. Smithville)
1/16 @ LaGrange (L: 64-41)
1/20 @ Smithville (L: 50-38)
1/23 Columbus (W: 59-56)
1/27 Sealy (W: 67-65)
1/30 @ Bellville F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
2/3 LaGrange F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
2/6 Smithville F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
2/10 @ Columbus F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
2/13 @ Sealy F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
2/17 Bellville F 5:00 JV 6:15 V 7:30
(Parent's Night 2/6/09 vs. Smithville)
Varsity Giddings 45, LaGrange 48
Freshman: Giddings 28, LaGrange 20
Buffs hold off Tigers, claim victory in final seconds
1/28/09
A stellar performance by Giddings post Zach Berry and a poor first half
from Sealy's perimeter shooters kept the Buffs in Tuesday night's game
and gave them a chance to claim the last second win. The Buffs came out hot to began the game, jumping out to a early first quarter lead, at one point taking a 11-2 advantage.
Berry dominated underneath, scoring 29 points off numerous feeds from guards Brooks Marlow, Eric Rimes and Dominique Jordan. Buffs forward Marcellus Mack managed to drop 14 points, partnering with to Berry to keep the Tigers out of the lane and off the scoreboard.
The Tigers were able to close the gap going into the third period, but
the Buffs held the lead for the entire game. Sealy threatened in the
last seconds of the game but the Buffs held off the late serge from the
Tigers to take away a 2 point victory, 67-65. The Buffs will take their 2-2 record to Bellville on Friday night to take on the 3-1 Brahmas. Bellville beat Columbus, Sealy and Smithville, but lost Tuesday night to LaGrange by a score of 67-48.
Scoring: Zach Berry 29, Marcellus Mack 14, Eric Rimes 8, Jordan Mitchell 6, Brooks Marlow 4, Dominique Jordan 2, Dentyn Blasig 2, Marcus Toney 2
1/23/09 Basketball Scores
Giddings 59, Columbus 56
Scoring: Marcellus Mack 26, Zach Berry 16, Eric Rimes 7, Brooks Marlow 7, Dominique Jordan 2, Jordan Mitchell 1
Notes: Buffs were down by 8 at the half but by the end of three, Giddings led 45-40. Buffs hold on to take the win.
JV: Giddings 41, Columbus 34
1/20/09 Basketball Scores
Giddings Varsity 38, Smithville 50
1/16/09 Basketball Scores
Giddings 41, LaGrange 64
JV: Giddings 32, LaGrange 44
Freshmen: Giddings 32, LaGrange 24
Buffs vs. Austin Christian - cancelled
Buffs takedown Flatonia, set to host Austin Christian
1/12/09 The Giddings basketball team took down Flatonia Friday night using a buzzer beater in overtime to claim the 60-59 win.
Marcellus Mack hit the game winning bucket, shooting it in the final seconds of the contest for the victory.
Giddings will host Austin Christian Academy on Tuesday, beginning with the Freshman game at 5:30 p.m. The Giddings varsity will take the floor at 7:00 p.m., minus starter Ethan Wachsmann who broke his leg during the January 6th win against Caldwell.
The Buffs will begin district competition on Friday when they take a trip LaGrange to battle the Leopards.
JV: Giddings 22, Flatonia 24
Scores
Freshman
Giddings 47, Caldwell 28
Boys Smithville Tourney
Friday: Giddings 29, Manor 57
Friday: Giddings 59, Brenham 81
Saturday: Giddings 31, SA Hawkins 66
Buffs Take Down Lexington 75-60
