In his first district basketball game at Eagle Gym in 22 years, first-year Abilene High coach Justin Reese saw his team have every opportunity to get off to a 1-0 start in District 3-6A play against North Richland Hills Richland on Tuesday night.

Instead, the Eagles went 10-of-18 from the free throw line from the fourth quarter on and the Rebels escaped with a thrilling 67-65 win in double overtime.