Leading 14-7 after a quarter, it appeared the Abilene High boys basketball team might cruise past Wylie with little trouble Tuesday at Eagle Gym. As it turned out, the Eagles would have their mettle tested before pulling away for a 56-40 victory.

Holding onto a narrow 25-24 advantage with 3½ minutes remaining in the third quarter, AHS finished that period on an 8-2 run before using a 23-point fourth to top the Bulldogs in the first of two rivalry games this week.