Cyclones Prevail in Thrilling 57-51 Victory Over Monarchs
In a nail-biting showdown, Harlan's Cyclones edged out the Denison Monarchs 57-51, bolstered by standout plays from Junior Dallas McDowell. With teamwork and resilience, they aim to carry this momentum into their next challenge against the Clarinda Cardinals.
The Harlan Community High School Cyclones boys basketball team secured a close 57-51 victory against the Denison Monarchs in a thrilling matchup on Thursday. The Cyclones started strong, leading 12-3 with a standout performance from Junior Dallas McDowell, who made crucial baskets throughout the game.
Early contributions came from Sophomore Kobe Klaassen and Senior Jozef Reisz, helping the Cyclones maintain momentum. Despite the Monarchs’ efforts to close the gap, including a series of 3-pointers from Junior Camdyn Nemitz and Senior Nash Langenfeld, the Cyclones fought back and kept their lead intact.
Coach Mitch Osborn praised his team's teamwork and resilience, acknowledging the challenges faced in Denison. The Cyclones look to build on this win as they prepare to face the 6-1 Clarinda Cardinals on Friday night.
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