Cyclones Suffer First Defeat Against Kuemper Knights
In their first loss of the season, HCHS Cyclones fell to the Kuemper Knights 90-61, despite a strong start from Jozef Reisz. Coach Osborn noted offensive improvements but acknowledged the team's struggle against the Knights' effective second-half performance. Will they rebound against Denison?
The HCHS Cyclones boys basketball team faced their first defeat of the season on Tuesday night, falling 90-61 to the Kuemper Catholic Knights at home. Despite a promising start with a tying basket from Senior Jozef Reisz, the Cyclones struggled to maintain momentum, trailing 28-21 by the end of the first quarter.
Head Coach Mitch Osborn praised the team's offensive improvements since their last game, highlighting the contributions of Colton Schneider and Dallas McDowell. However, the Cyclones couldn't prevent a strong response from the Knights in the second half, which expanded their lead significantly.
Despite late efforts, including three-pointers from Ben Leinen and Bryce Van Baale, the Knights secured a comfortable victory. The Cyclones will look to bounce back this Friday against the Denison Monarchs, who are still seeking their first win of the season.
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