The Langford Area boys basketball team picked up its first win of the season 67-66 in overtime over Florence-Henry in the Redfield Classic on Saturday and dropped a 53-34 decision top Warner on Thursday.
The Lions, now 1-8, host North Central in a doubleheader with the girls squad on Saturday (JH boys noon, JV boys 1 p.m., JV girls, varsity boys, varsity girls to follow) and travel to Rosholt to battle Tri-State in a twin bill with the girls on Monday.
“We played through a lot of adversity against Florence-Henry,” said LA boss Brian Schuring. “We have been battling sickness all week and we were in foul trouble most of the game. The boys fought hard and deserved a win like this! We were down nine points in the fourth quarter and never gave up on each other. Proud of the boys!”
Langford Area 67 (OT)
Florence-Henry 66
Langford Area battled back from a four-point deficit after three quarters to force overtime and then outscored Florence-Henry 9-8 in the extra period.
LA trailed 10-7 after the opening stanza and tied it at 29-all at intermission before falling behind again 44-40 after three quarters. Schuring’s crew outscored F-H 18-14 in the fourth quarter to force overtime.
Kassen Keough poured in 30 points, including six three-pointers, and added three steals and a pair of assists to lead the Lions. Graydon Hurly added 13 counters and Conner Glines had 12 points and 15 rebounds.
Warner 53
Langford Area 34
Langford Area cut a 14-point halftime deficit to 10 after three periods but Warner went on a 16-7 run over the final eight minutes to put the game away.
Kassen Keough pumped in 18 points, Dylan Harmon pulled down nine rebounds, and Conner Glines had three assists to lead the Lions.
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