Harper falls to Junction in thriller before playoffs

Jaylon Wilson (23) of the Harper Longhorns varsity boys basketball team finished last Friday’s district home game against Junction with 14 points, eight rebounds and five steals in a 54-53 loss at home. – Submitted photo

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By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor, on February 18, 2026

The Harper Longhorns varsity boys basketball team lost a thrilling district contest against Junction last Friday, 54-53, at Harper High School.

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