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The North Zulch Boys Basketball team clinched a playoff berth for the third consecutive season with a 52-45 win over Richards. North Zulch trailed most of the game until the 4th quarter in which the Bulldogs stifled the Panthers 18-7. North Zulch Head Boys Basketball Coach Quinton Fossett explained how there was no panic in his team in this pivotal matchup despite being behind most of the contest, “The guys never panicked that was the biggest thing, they believed in each other and the game plan, executed, battled on the defensive end, and made winning plays down the stretch”. The Bulldogs were led by Ali Sunny’s 23 points, and received strong efforts from Logan Klentz 7 points 8 rebounds, Luis Gonzalez 6 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, and Tripp Baker with 7 points. River Gafford controlled the glass for North Zulch with 10 rebounds. North Zulch will be in the playoffs for the third consecutive season, and currently sit in 3rd place in the always competitive district 29-1A. Following a loss Friday night against Texas Association of Basketball Coaches #17 ranked Fayetteville, North Zulch moves to 19-11 overall and 8-5 in district play. North Zulch will finish the regular season at home against Dime Box, a win and the Bulldogs clinch 3rd place outright.