Lions Hold Off Late Mineral Wells Rally for First District Win, 58-56

Brownwood Lions withstand 11-point fourth quarter lead slipping to one point before securing victory

Jan. 30, 2026 at 2:55am

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The Brownwood Lions held on for a 58-56 victory over Mineral Wells on Thursday night, securing their first District 6-4A win of the season. The Lions led by as many as 11 points in the fourth quarter before Mineral Wells trimmed the deficit to just one point late, but Brownwood was able to make key plays down the stretch to seal the win and snap a six-game losing streak.

Why it matters

This victory is an important milestone for the Brownwood Lions, who were seeking their first district win of the season. The win could provide a much-needed confidence boost as the team looks to make a push in district play and potentially secure a playoff berth.

The details

The Lions led 53-42 in the fourth quarter before Mineral Wells mounted a furious comeback, cutting the deficit to 57-56 with under a minute remaining. Brownwood's Judson Coalson hit one of two free throws to extend the lead to two, and Carson Noe came up with a crucial block near the buzzer to preserve the victory. Cannon Calvert led the Lions with 17 points, while Durham Brown and Elias Perez also scored in double figures.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
  • Brownwood led 16-13 after the first quarter, 32-23 at halftime, and 47-40 heading into the fourth quarter.

The players

Jorden Young

The head coach of the Brownwood Lions basketball team.

Cannon Calvert

The leading scorer for the Brownwood Lions, with 17 points in the game.

Christian Peel

A player for the Mineral Wells team, who scored a team-high 13 points.

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What they’re saying

“I felt like we finally got the monkey off our back. To compete and get a district win on the road, it's always a tough environment when you're on the road in our district and for us to get a win was nice. Our kids played real hard and competed.”

— Jorden Young, Head Coach

“I felt good about where we were at the the end of the game, but the first thing I told them was if we were going to win this game we were going to have to defend. With one second left we had two guys corralling the ball and we got a stop there so that was huge there for them to buy into what we were doing today.”

— Jorden Young, Head Coach

What’s next

The Lions will look to build on this win when they host district leader Glen Rose on Friday, January 30th. Glen Rose is 19-8 overall and 3-0 in district play, so the Lions will face a tough challenge as they try to pick up another key district victory.

The takeaway

This hard-fought win on the road shows the resilience of the Brownwood Lions, who were able to withstand a late Mineral Wells rally to secure their first district victory of the season. The Lions will need to carry this momentum forward as they take on the district-leading Glen Rose team in their next game.