By Travis Bremner
Staff Writer
The best second round matchup in the Texas 5A state basketball is between Flower Mound Marcus and Duncanville. The two meet tonight in Birdville.
The game features two of the area’s best players, Marcus Smart of Marcus and Baylor-bound Perry Jones of Duncanville. The Panthers (22-12) are a perennial powerhouse, but they’re not on the same level this year as in years past.
Smart and Phil Forte, both juniors, have led the Marauders (33-2) to an incredible season, going undefeated in district 6-5A. Marcus defeated Keller by 17 points in the first round, Duncanville edged Wylie by five.
The interesting matchup in this game will be the size and athletic ability of the Panthers versus the offensive balance of the Marauders.
The game is at Thomas Coliseum, tip is at 6:30p.m., if you’re looking for a great game, this could be one.
