Photos: Coleson Messer leads Highland Park over Waco University in opening round of Texas boys basketball playoffs
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WAXAHACHIE, Texas - Coleson Messer (No. 15) scored 14 of his game-high 16 points during the first half as Highland Park cruised past Waco University 67-23 on Tuesday night in a Texas (UIL) Class 5A Bi-District boys basketball playoff game at Waxahachie High School.
The Scots (26-4) held a commanding 42-15 advantage at the half.
Alex Taylor scored all 15 of his points in the first half for Highland Park while teammate Camp Wagner also finished with 15 points - including hitting on three 3-pointers in the third period.
The Trojans (14-21), who were held to single-digits in all four quarters, received a team-high 12 points from senior point guard Tylan Harris.
(All photos by Robbie Rakestraw)