but this year the Monument Middle School girl’s basketball team put the adage to the test, with a 28-1 record en route to collecting the 8th grade AAA Jaycees tournament championship.

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo ISD 8th grade City Basketball champions will be crowned on Saturday at Caprock High School.

Franklin-Simpson Middle School basketball programs celebrated 8th Grade Night last Thursday at the FSMS Gym.

The Batesville Middle School 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team capped off a thrilling week on Thursday night with a 49-34 victory over crosstown rival St. Louis to claim the SEI Tournament Championship.

“The defensive effort for both of the Astro teams set the tone for the second half,” the coaches said. “In the second half, ...