STEPHENVILLE — Just because the Stephenville boys basketball team is off to a slow start, first-year Brownwood coach Will Parker knew better heading into Friday’s district matchup with the Lions’ archrival. 

And true to form, a 6-18 SHS team put a scare into the Lions (18-7, 2-0)  who held on for a 67-59 win in a physical game played before an enthusiastic crowd  at the Stephenville gym.  The game served as the nightcap for a varsity doubleheader, with the Stephenville girls taking the first contest 51-28. 

Luke Moss scored 20 points and Bryson Monroe added 15 more to pace Brownwood (18-7, 2-0 District 6-4A), which maintained a 3-10 point lead from the 4:58 mark of the second quarter until the end of the game.