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Runnin’ Indians enjoy second-straight district win after cold start to schedule

WACO — For the Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians, Tuesday night’s game was a victory that got a lot of frustration out of their system.

After an 0-4 start to their District 11-6A schedule, the Indians extended their winning streak to two, outscoring last-place Waco High in all four quarters as they rolled to a 72-45 win.

V’Zarion Roberson turned in an impressive outing with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Indians (15-10, 2-4). Both Roberson and Joseph Lankford finished with three 3-point baskets. Freshman Parker Jefferson added eight points, eight rebounds and two blocks; and Jordan Davis and Kambren Drummer both also finished with eight points.

The Indians led 17-9 after the first eight minutes of play, and after the host Lions cut the margin to 23-16 in the second quarter, Lankford’s second of his three 3-pointers sparked a run as the Indians led at the half, 35-21. In the third quarter, the Tribe pulled away as Roberson had the hot hand from deep, and WHS took a 20-point lead after three.

Josh Jenkins led the Lions (3-21, 0-6) with 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals.

The Indians were scheduled to host Class 6A No. 21-ranked DeSoto on Friday night at Mike Turner Gymnasium. They will start the second half of 11-6A play on Tuesday at home against No. 20 Waco Midway at 7:30 p.m., looking to atone for a 59-53 road loss to the resurgent Panthers in the district opener before Christmas.