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The Wildcats outscored Van Alstyne (24-11) by 7 points in both the first and third quarters to help pull away.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2026
The threshold for a Democratic contender lowers, though, if Calvert or Kim starts to pull away.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
To wit, Brown scored the first five points in the fourth to help H-F (28-3) pull away from a 43-41 lead after three quarters.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Lucas scored 24 points, highlighted by 10 consecutive points to open the third quarter as Parish pulled away Plano John Paul II 61-44 in a TAPPS 6A state semifinal on Friday at University High School.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2026
The threshold for a Democratic contender lowers, though, if Calvert or Kim starts to pull away.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
To wit, Brown scored the first five points in the fourth to help H-F (28-3) pull away from a 43-41 lead after three quarters.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Lucas scored 24 points, highlighted by 10 consecutive points to open the third quarter as Parish pulled away Plano John Paul II 61-44 in a TAPPS 6A state semifinal on Friday at University High School.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Pull away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20away. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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