Yates High School in Houston already had proven it could score a lot of points, topping the century mark five times in its first 13 games. Tuesday night the team topped itself - scoring 100 points in the first half on the way to a 170-35 victory over Houston (Lee) High.
The totals - both at the half and for the game - broke state records in Texas. The 100-point first half is believed to be the second-highest total all-time in the country.
But it does not come without controversy. On the day that Yates takes over the top spot in the RivalsHigh Top 100 boys basketball rankings, it figures to be answering questions about sportsmanship. The game was marred by a third-quarter fight and led to a war of words by the coaches afterward.