Nebraska High School Basketball - Lexington topped by York
January 22, 2011: York, NE 68467 The Lexington Minutemen basketball team (Lexington, NE), dropped 53-37 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host York Dukes (York, NE)
The Dukes now possess a 7-5 record. They play next when they host Central City for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 1. York will meet a Bison squad coming off a 56-52 non-league loss to Wood River (Wood River, NE). The Bison record now stands at 5-10.
The Minutemen now hold a 4-11 record. They take the field next when they host Hershey for a non-league outing on Tuesday, January 25. Lexington will encounter a Panthers squad coming off a 53-38 non-league win over St. Patrick's (North Platte, NE). The Panthers record now stands at 12-3.
First Quarter
York took a nine to three lead in the first quarter. Both teams struggle to hit shots until York made their last three shots of the quarter to go on a seven to 0 run to close out the first period.
Second Quarter
Both teams remained cold from the floor but York maintained the advantage at 16 to eight at half. Lexington made just two of 17 shots from the floor in the first half.
Third Quarter
York took control of the contest and build a lead of over 20 until Lexington cut it back to 13 starting the last quarter.
Fourth Quarter
Shooting heated up from the free throw line only as both teams continued to struggle from the floor. York finished the night hitting 31 of 34 free throws for 92% from the stripe and took a 53 to 37 victory over the Minutemen
