HARKER HEIGHTS, TX — The Temple Tem-Cat junior varsity basketball team made a loud statement on the road Tuesday evening, dismantling the Harker Heights Lady Knights 58-32 in a District 12-6A showdown.

From the opening tip, Temple’s defensive pressure and balanced offensive attack proved too much for the Lady Knights to handle. The Tem-Cats set the tone early and never looked back, securing a decisive victory that showcased the depth of their roster.

Game Summary: A Second-Quarter Surge

The Tem-Cats jumped out to a 15-6 lead in the first quarter, but it was the second frame where they truly broke the game open. Temple outscored Harker Heights 23-6 in the period, fueled by a scoring clinic from Ava Anderson and Meghan Jackson.

Anderson was unstoppable in the paint and in transition, netting 9 of her game-high 14 points in the second quarter alone. Jackson provided a crucial spark as well, chipping in 5 points during the run to help Temple take a massive lead into the locker room.

Balanced Scoring Attack

While Anderson led the way, the victory was a total team effort. Eleven different Tem-Cats found their way into the scoring column, keeping the Lady Knights' defense on their heels throughout the night.

Ava Anderson: 14 points
Meghan Jackson: 7 points
Azul Ceja: 6 points
Cykhiah White: 6 points
Kimorah Fillmore: 6 points
Eowyn Bristol: 5 points
Jazale Mose: 4 points
Jade Donoso: 3 points
Elysia Cortez: 3 points
Emmy Flores: 2 points
Kendyl Pittman: 2 points

The Tem-Cats maintained their composure in the second half, matching the Lady Knights blow-for-blow to ensure there was no hope of a comeback.

Up Next

The Tem-Cats (12-6A) will look to carry this momentum forward as they stay on the road for their next contest. They are scheduled to travel to Killeen High School on Friday, February 6. Tip-off is set for 5:30 PM.